What are the only two rivers longer than the Yangtze?

The only two rivers longer than the Yangtze River are the Nile River in Africa and the Amazon River in South America. The Nile is approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) long, while the Amazon measures about 6,400 kilometers (3,976 miles). In comparison, the Yangtze River is approximately 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles) long, making it the third longest river in the world.