Elevation
Belo Horizonte elevation and altitude
Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 2,913 feet (888 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,913 feet means in Belo Horizonte
Among the 689 cities on this site, Belo Horizonte is higher than most. At 2,913 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 Belo Horizonte a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.90 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 Belo Horizonte.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.0 °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 Belo Horizonte
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 212 mi |
| Campinas, Brazil | 2,251 | 686 | 288 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 305 mi |
| Brasilia, Brazil | 3,727 | 1,136 | 388 mi |
| Vitoria, Brazil | 2,874 | 876 | 405 mi |
| Goiania, Brazil | 2,513 | 766 | 415 mi |
| Curitiba, Brazil | 3,031 | 924 | 510 mi |
| Salvador, Brazil | 13 | 4 | 600 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte, Brazil is about 2,913 feet (888 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 Belo Horizonte because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,913 ft is about 26.90 inHg (911 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Belo Horizonte.
At what temperature does water boil in Belo Horizonte?
About 207 °F (97.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.