Elevation
Bogotá elevation
Bogotá, Colombia is 8,471 feet (2,582 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 8,471 feet means in Bogotá
Among the 200 cities on this site, Bogotá is one of the highest. At 8,471 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Bogotá a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.83 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 Bogotá.
Cooking. Water boils at about 196 °F (91.2 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Bogotá
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 454 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 1169 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 1262 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 1514 mi |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 | 1518 mi |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 1605 mi |
| Tampa, FL | 3 | 1 | 1704 mi |
| Orlando, FL | 98 | 30 | 1722 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Bogotá?
Bogotá, Colombia is about 8,471 feet (2,582 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 Bogotá because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 8,471 ft is about 21.83 inHg (739 hPa), 73% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 73% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bogotá.
At what temperature does water boil in Bogotá?
About 196 °F (91.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.