Which is higher, Iztaccihuatl (5230m) or Popocatepetl (5426m)?

Popocatepetl (5426m) is 196 m higher (5230 m vs 5426 m).

Which is harder to climb, Iztaccihuatl (5230m) or Popocatepetl (5426m)?

Iztaccihuatl (5230m) is rated 3 while Popocatepetl (5426m) is rated 4 on the MountainFYI difficulty scale.

Where are Iztaccihuatl (5230m) and Popocatepetl (5426m) located?

Iztaccihuatl (5230m) is in Mexico, Popocatepetl (5426m) is in Mexico.

Iztaccihuatl (5230m) vs Popocatepetl (5426m)

Iztaccihuatl (5230m)

Popocatepetl (5426m)

Attribute	Iztaccihuatl (5230m)	Popocatepetl (5426m)
Elevation	5230 m	5426 m
Prominence	— m	— m
Difficulty	3	4
Country	Mexico	Mexico
Mountain Range	Sierra Madre	Sierra Madre
Type	stratovolcano	stratovolcano
Coordinates	19.178889, -98.641944	19.023333, -98.628333
Routes	2	1

Iztaccihuatl (5230m) vs Popocatepetl (5426m) — Key Differences

Iztaccihuatl (5230m) (5230 m, Mexico) and Popocatepetl (5426m) (5426 m, Mexico) offer distinct mountaineering experiences. Iztaccihuatl (5230m) is graded 3 while Popocatepetl (5426m) is graded 4.

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Popocatepetl (5426m) is 196 m higher.