Elevation
Banff elevation and altitude
Banff, Canada is 4,554 feet (1,388 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,554 feet means in Banff
Among the 689 cities on this site, Banff is higher than most. At 4,554 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 Banff a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.31 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.3 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Banff
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 65 mi |
| Jasper, Canada | 3,484 | 1,062 | 159 mi |
| Edmonton, Canada | 2,192 | 668 | 186 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 2,956 | 901 | 213 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 2,188 | 667 | 248 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 257 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 306 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 3,330 | 1,015 | 318 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Banff?
Banff, Canada is about 4,554 feet (1,388 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 Banff because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,554 ft is about 25.31 inHg (857 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Banff?
About 204 °F (95.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.