438.17 centimeters is equal to 172.409 inches.
Some comparisons to known objects of similar size are:
1) A standard doorway is typically around 80 inches tall, so 438.17 centimeters is more than twice the height of a doorway.
2) The average adult human height is around 69 inches, so 438.17 centimeters is almost two and a half times taller than the average adult.
3) A credit card is approximately 3.4 inches long, so 438.17 centimeters is over 50 times longer than a credit card.
4) The diameter of a large pizza is usually around 14 inches, so 438.17 centimeters is over 12 times longer than the diameter of a large pizza.
5) The height of a basketball hoop is 10 feet (120 inches), so 438.17 centimeters is almost 1.5 times taller than a basketball hoop.