How "Tall" is California? (Clarification)

California is a state, not a vertical object, so it is not measured in "miles tall." Its size is described by:

• Area: 163,696 sq mi (423,970 km²) – 3rd largest U.S. state.
• Length (North-South): ~770 miles (1,240 km).
• Width (East-West): ~250 miles (400 km) at widest.
• Highest Elevation: Mount Whitney – 14,505 ft (4,421 m).
• Lowest Elevation: Badwater Basin, Death Valley – -282 ft (-86 m).