Empire State Building vs. John Hancock Center: Height Comparison

The Empire State Building is taller than the John Hancock Center (now 875 North Michigan Avenue) by a clear margin.

Building	Architectural Height	Tip Height	Floors	Completed
Empire State Building (NYC)	1,250 ft (381 m)	1,454 ft (443 m) with antenna	102	1931
John Hancock Center (Chicago)	1,128 ft (344 m)	1,128 ft (344 m) — no antenna	100	1969

Key Points

Empire State held "world's tallest" for 41 years (1931–1972).
John Hancock was the world's tallest outside NYC at completion; pioneered tubular structural system (Fazlur Rahman Khan / SOM).
If measuring occupied floor height, Hancock's top floor (~1,030 ft) is closer to Empire State's 102nd floor (~1,224 ft), but roof vs. roof, Empire State wins by 122 ft.

Both are icons of their cities and eras—Art Deco ambition vs. Structural Expressionist efficiency.

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