Elevation
Bend elevation and altitude
Bend, Oregon is 3,629 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,629 feet means in Bend
Among the 689 cities on this site, Bend is higher than most. At 3,629 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 Bend a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.20 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 Bend.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.3 °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 Bend
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 430 | 131 | 88 mi |
| Salem, OR | 161 | 49 | 105 mi |
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 121 mi |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 4,108 | 1,252 | 129 mi |
| Medford, OR | 1,381 | 421 | 143 mi |
| Pendleton, OR | 1,066 | 325 | 167 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 1,070 | 326 | 180 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 387 | 118 | 185 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Bend?
Bend, Oregon is about 3,629 feet (1,106 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 Bend because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,629 ft is about 26.20 inHg (887 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bend.
At what temperature does water boil in Bend?
About 205 °F (96.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.