Elevation
Bismarck elevation and altitude
Bismarck, North Dakota is 1,686 feet (514 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,686 feet means in Bismarck
Among the 689 cities on this site, Bismarck is higher than most. At 1,686 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 Bismarck a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.14 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 Bismarck.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.3 °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 Bismarck
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 95 mi |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 | 101 mi |
| Aberdeen, SD | 1,302 | 397 | 144 mi |
| Williston, ND | 1,877 | 572 | 161 mi |
| Pierre, SD | 1,480 | 451 | 170 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 189 mi |
| Grand Forks, ND | 830 | 253 | 192 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 4,531 | 1,381 | 220 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Bismarck?
Bismarck, North Dakota is about 1,686 feet (514 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 Bismarck because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,686 ft is about 28.14 inHg (953 hPa), 94% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 94% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bismarck.
At what temperature does water boil in Bismarck?
About 209 °F (98.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.