List of longest natural arches


This list of longest natural arches ranks the world's natural arches by the length of their span as defined and measured by the Natural Arch and Bridge Society.
As a disclaimer, the NABS states that the information in this list, and therefore the rankings, may change due to more accurate measurements in the future, changes in span length due to natural forces, and the discovery of previously undocumented arches.

Longest natural arches

All known natural arches with span lengths of or greater are included in the list. Sort by clicking on column headings, excepting only the Image and Notes columns.
RankImageNameSpan Span Notes
1Xianren Bridge China, Guangxi, Buliu River121.9400Span measured by Natural Arch and Bridge Society in 2010. The accuracy is stated as within ±.
2Zhijin Natural BridgeChina, Guizhou, Zhijin Cave Scenic Area103.6340Span measured by NABS, 2015.
3Jiangzhou Natural BridgeChina, Guangxi, Jiangzhou94.5310Span measured by NABS, 2010. Estimates range from to, so the midpoint is listed, ± which includes a ± accuracy above/below the higher/lower estimate. Jiangzhou ranks somewhere between 2nd and 6th position based on current estimates.
4Dachuandong ArchChina, Guizhou, Si Lian91.4300Span measured by NABS, 2015.
5Landscape ArchUnited States, Utah, Arches National Park88.4290Span measured by NABS, 2004.
6Kolob ArchUnited States, Utah, Zion National Park87.5287Span measured by NABS, 2006. Formerly considered longer than Landscape Arch.
7Qingxudong ArchChina, Guizhou, Dafang76.5251Span measured by NABS, 2015.
8Aloba ArchChad, Ennedi-Ouest Region, Ennedi Plateau76.2250Rank based on estimated span length only. Precise measurements have yet to be made according to NABS standards.
9Morning Glory ArchUnited States, Utah, Grandstaff Canyon74.1243Span measured by NABS, year not specified. Morning Glory is a natural arch, not a natural bridge.
10Gaotun Natural BridgeChina, Guizhou, Gaotun73.2240Span measured by NABS, 2010.
11Rainbow BridgeUnited States, Utah, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area71.3234Span measured by NABS, 2007. Formerly considered the 3rd longest span in the world.
12Great Arch of GetuChina, Guizhou, Getu Valley National Park70.1230Span measured by NABS, 2013 and 2015.
13Sipapu Natural BridgeUnited States, Utah, Natural Bridges National Monument68.6225Span measured by NABS, 2007. Formerly considered the 4th longest span in the world.
14Stevens ArchUnited States, Utah, Canyons of the Escalante67.1220Rank based on estimated span length only. Precise measurements have yet to be made according to NABS standards.
15Shipton's ArchChina, Xinjiang, K'ashih65.2214Discovered by Eric Shipton in 1947 and measured in 2000 by a National Geographic Society-sponsored expedition.
16Yunmentum Natural BridgeChina, Guizhou, Zunyi64.9213Span measured by NABS, 2013.
17Hazarchishma Natural BridgeAfghanistan, Bamyan Province, Jawzari Canyon64.3211Discovered by the Wildlife Conservation Society in 2010. WCS returned to measure the span according to NABS standards in 2011.
18Outlaw ArchUnited States, Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument62.8206Discovered by rock climbers in 2006 who returned later in the same year to measure the span according to NABS standards.
19Snake BridgeUnited States, New Mexico, Sanostee62.2204Span measured by NABS, 1988. Arch is on land of the Navajo Nation and is not publicly accessible.
20Kachina Natural BridgeUnited States, Utah, Natural Bridges National Monument58.2192Span measured by NABS, 2007. An earlier non-NABS estimate was.
21Tianmen ShanChina, Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie55180130 m high. Span reported by NABS.
22Wrather ArchUnited States, Arizona, Wrather Canyon54.9180NABS states that the span cannot be more than based on a related measurement made in 2008, though the span has not yet been measured precisely according to NABS standards. An earlier non-NABS estimate was.