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Michael Jordan vs Roger Federer Height Comparison
Michael Jordan is 13 cm (0'5") taller than Roger Federer.
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Michael Jordan vs Roger Federer, drawn to scale
Michael Jordan (6'6" / 198 cm) is the athlete Roger Federer (6'1" / 185 cm) has named as his childhood idol, having grown up with a poster of Jordan on his bedroom wall. The two collaborated on the NikeCourt Zoom Vapor AJ3, a tennis shoe modeled on the Air Jordan III, which Federer wore for the first time at the 2014 US Open with Jordan watching from Federer's own courtside box, the first live US Open match Jordan had ever attended. "Growing up he was my big sporting idol," Federer said afterward. "Having him here is unbelievably special."
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At 13 cm, the height gap is reliably visible in photos and immediately apparent in person, roughly equivalent to the height of a standard house brick standing on end.
Michael Jordan at 6'6" is 27 cm above the global average for men (171 cm). Roger Federer at 6'1" is 14 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| Michael Jordan | 6'6" (198 cm) |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Difference | 13 cm (0'5") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan is 6'6" tall (198 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
How tall is Roger Federer?
Roger Federer is 6'1" tall (185 cm), sourced from ATP Tour profile.
Who is taller, Michael Jordan or Roger Federer?
Michael Jordan is taller. Michael Jordan is 13 cm (0'5") taller than Roger Federer. Michael Jordan is reported at 6'6" (198 cm); Roger Federer at 6'1" (185 cm).
How tall is Michael Jordan compared to the average person?
Michael Jordan at 6'6" (198 cm) is 27 cm above the average height for men globally (171 cm).
Did Michael Jordan and Roger Federer ever collaborate?
Yes. In 2014 they released the NikeCourt Zoom Vapor AJ3, a tennis shoe based on the Air Jordan III, which Federer debuted at the US Open with Jordan watching from his courtside box.
Is Michael Jordan Roger Federer's idol?
Federer has said so directly, describing Jordan as his childhood sporting idol and someone he grew up admiring on a bedroom poster, long before the two collaborated on a signature tennis shoe in 2014.
Height at a Glance
Michael Jordan Height
- Feet & Inches6'6"
- Centimetres198 cm
- Metres1.98 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+27 cm
Roger Federer Height
- Feet & Inches6'1"
- Centimetres185 cm
- Metres1.85 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalitySwiss
- vs Avg (men)+14 cm