Elevation
Brasilia elevation and altitude
Brasilia, Brazil is 3,727 feet (1,136 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,727 feet means in Brasilia
Among the 689 cities on this site, Brasilia is higher than most. At 3,727 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 Brasilia a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.11 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 Brasilia.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.2 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Brasilia
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania, Brazil | 2,513 | 766 | 108 mi |
| Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 2,913 | 888 | 388 mi |
| Vitoria, Brazil | 2,874 | 876 | 477 mi |
| Campinas, Brazil | 2,251 | 686 | 496 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 543 mi |
| Cuiaba, Brazil | 633 | 193 | 543 mi |
| Campo Grande, Brazil | 1,942 | 592 | 546 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 582 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Brasilia?
Brasilia, Brazil is about 3,727 feet (1,136 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 Brasilia because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,727 ft is about 26.11 inHg (884 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Brasilia.
At what temperature does water boil in Brasilia?
About 205 °F (96.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.