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39.79 centimeters is equal to 15.6701 inches.

To visualize this length, here are some comparisons to known objects of similar size:

– A standard US passport is 12.7 cm x 8.9 cm, making it slightly smaller than 39.79 centimeters.
– The average length of a human forearm is approximately 41-45 centimeters, making it slightly longer than 39.79 centimeters.
– The diameter of a basketball is approximately 24 centimeters, making it much smaller than 39.79 centimeters.
– A common 8-inch ruler is equivalent to 20.32 centimeters, making 39.79 centimeters almost twice the length.
– A standard sheet of paper (8.5 x 11 inches) has a diagonal length of 13.6 inches, making it shorter than 39.79 centimeters.