Dirk Nowitzki vs Magic Johnson: who is taller?

Dirk Nowitzki (213 cm · 7' 0") is taller than Magic Johnson (206 cm · 6' 9") by 7 cm (2.8 in) — 1.03× the height.

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Who are Dirk Nowitzki and Magic Johnson?

Dirk Nowitzki is a German NBA legend, 2011 champion. Magic Johnson is a Los Angeles Lakers legend, five-time champion.

Dirk Nowitzki vs Magic Johnson: height side by side

Dirk NowitzkiMagic Johnson
Height (cm)213 cm206 cm
Height (feet)7' 0"6' 9"
Height (metres)2.13 m2.06 m
Taller thanmore than 99.9% of men worldwidemore than 99.9% of men worldwide
Against the average42 cm above the average man35 cm above the average man
In the United Statestaller than more than 99.9% of mentaller than more than 99.9% of men

How big is the height difference?

The gap between them is 7 cm (2.8 inches), about the long side of a bank card. Magic Johnson is 96.7% of Dirk Nowitzki's height. Standing side by side, the top of Magic Johnson's head would reach the eyes of Dirk Nowitzki.

You would notice it when they stand close together, but not from a distance.

How would you look next to them?

Your heightNext to Dirk NowitzkiNext to Magic Johnson
152 cm (5' 0")you are 61 cm shorteryou are 54 cm shorter
160 cm (5' 3")you are 53 cm shorteryou are 46 cm shorter
168 cm (5' 6")you are 45 cm shorteryou are 38 cm shorter
175 cm (5' 9")you are 38 cm shorteryou are 31 cm shorter
183 cm (6' 0")you are 30 cm shorteryou are 23 cm shorter
191 cm (6' 3")you are 22 cm shorteryou are 15 cm shorter

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