Elevation
Bengaluru elevation
Bengaluru, India is 3,018 feet (920 meters) above sea level.
What 3,018 feet means in Bengaluru
Among the 200 cities on this site, Bengaluru is higher than most. At 3,018 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 Bengaluru a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.80 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 Bengaluru.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.9 °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 Bengaluru
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 525 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 1084 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 1134 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 1541 mi |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 1675 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 1781 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 1970 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 2169 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Bengaluru?
Bengaluru, India is about 3,018 feet (920 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 Bengaluru because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,018 ft is about 26.80 inHg (908 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bengaluru.
At what temperature does water boil in Bengaluru?
About 206 °F (96.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.