Elevation
Banner Elk elevation and altitude
Banner Elk, North Carolina is 3,701 feet (1,128 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,701 feet means in Banner Elk
Among the 689 cities on this site, Banner Elk is higher than most. At 3,701 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 Banner Elk a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.13 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.2 °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 Banner Elk
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone, NC | 3,219 | 981 | 12 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 55 mi |
| Spartanburg, SC | 807 | 246 | 84 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 87 mi |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 961 | 293 | 91 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 95 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 97 mi |
| Pigeon Forge, TN | 1,001 | 305 | 98 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Banner Elk?
Banner Elk, North Carolina is about 3,701 feet (1,128 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 Banner Elk because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,701 ft is about 26.13 inHg (885 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Banner Elk?
About 205 °F (96.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.