California is a land of contrasts, as home to both the highest and lowest points in the lower 48 states. How far apart are the highest point - Mt. Whitney - and the lowest point - Bad Water in Death Valley?

It's amazing to think that the highest place in the contiguous states is only 76 miles from the lowest. The difference in altitude is an astounding 14,776 feet - Mt. Whitney's peak is 14,494 feet and Bad Water in Death Valley sits at 282 feet below sea level.

Asked by Tom Cohen · Last updated 5 years ago · 1.4K views