1) 1979 centimeters is equal to 778.74 inches.
2) This length is roughly the height of a basketball hoop, which measures 10 feet or 120 inches.
3) It is also approximately the height of a standard refrigerator, which typically stands at 70 inches.
4) 1979 centimeters is only slightly longer than the wingspan of a bald eagle, which ranges from 70-90 inches.
5) Another comparison would be the length of a regulation hockey rink, which is 200 feet or 2400 inches. Therefore, 1979 centimeters is slightly shorter than the length of a hockey rink.
6) It is also slightly shorter than the length of a standard king-size bed, which measures at 80 inches.
