Elevation
Berlin elevation
Berlin, Germany is 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level.
What 243 feet means in Berlin
Among the 200 cities on this site, Berlin is around the middle. At 243 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 Berlin a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.66 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 Berlin.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Berlin
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 174 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 220 mi |
| Warsaw, Poland | 371 | 113 | 321 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 326 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 359 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 417 mi |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 56 | 17 | 503 mi |
| Oslo, Norway | 85 | 26 | 521 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Berlin?
Berlin, Germany is about 243 feet (74 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 Berlin because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 243 ft is about 29.66 inHg (1004 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Berlin.
At what temperature does water boil in Berlin?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.