Elevation
Auckland elevation
Auckland, New Zealand is 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level.
What 141 feet means in Auckland
Among the 200 cities on this site, Auckland is one of the lowest. At 141 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 Auckland a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.77 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 Auckland.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Auckland
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Australia | 190 | 58 | 1340 mi |
| Brisbane, Australia | 89 | 27 | 1423 mi |
| Melbourne, Australia | 82 | 25 | 1632 mi |
| Perth, Australia | 112 | 34 | 3323 mi |
| Honolulu, HI | 16 | 5 | 4398 mi |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | 52 | 16 | 4745 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 4987 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 5227 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Auckland?
Auckland, New Zealand is about 141 feet (43 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 Auckland because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 141 ft is about 29.77 inHg (1008 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Auckland.
At what temperature does water boil in Auckland?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.