How far apart are badwater basin and mount Whitney?

Badwater Basin, located in Death Valley National Park, is about 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level, while Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters). The two locations are approximately 76 miles (122 kilometers) apart. This stark contrast in elevation and their geographic proximity highlights the diverse topography of California's Sierra Nevada region.