Correction for the length of The Grand Canyon

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How long is 579.320 furlongs?

It's about one-fourth as long as The Grand Canyon

The length of The Grand Canyon is about 2,220 furlongs.

(a.k.a. Gran Cañón) (Arizona) (Colorado River miles measure)

The Grand Canyon has a total length of 2,220 furlongs along the course of the Colorado River at its bottom. Having opened in early 2007, the Grand Canyon Skywalk allows tourists to stand on a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway 5.470 furlongs above the floor of Granite Gorge.

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