Elevation
Addis Ababa elevation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 7,890 feet (2,405 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 7,890 feet means in Addis Ababa
Among the 200 cities on this site, Addis Ababa is one of the highest. At 7,890 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Addis Ababa a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.32 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Addis Ababa.
Cooking. Water boils at about 197 °F (91.8 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Addis Ababa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5,525 | 1,684 | 725 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 1203 mi |
| Cairo, Egypt | 75 | 23 | 1532 mi |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 1555 mi |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 49 | 15 | 1613 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 2009 mi |
| Athens, Greece | 230 | 70 | 2209 mi |
| Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye | 128 | 39 | 2291 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is about 7,890 feet (2,405 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Addis Ababa because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,890 ft is about 22.32 inHg (756 hPa), 75% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 75% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Addis Ababa.
At what temperature does water boil in Addis Ababa?
About 197 °F (91.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.