Elevation
Ankara elevation and altitude
Ankara, Republic of Türkiye is 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,789 feet means in Ankara
Among the 689 cities on this site, Ankara is higher than most. At 2,789 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Ankara a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.03 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 Ankara.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.1 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. 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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Ankara
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye | 128 | 39 | 219 mi |
| Antalya, Republic of Türkiye | 200 | 61 | 239 mi |
| Izmir, Republic of Türkiye | 400 | 122 | 323 mi |
| Beirut, Lebanon | 131 | 40 | 441 mi |
| Bucharest, Romania | 272 | 83 | 465 mi |
| Athens, Greece | 230 | 70 | 508 mi |
| Chisinau, Moldova | 79 | 24 | 529 mi |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 49 | 15 | 552 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Ankara?
Ankara, Republic of Türkiye is about 2,789 feet (850 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 Ankara because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,789 ft is about 27.03 inHg (915 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Ankara.
At what temperature does water boil in Ankara?
About 207 °F (97.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.