Elevation
Burlington elevation
Burlington, Vermont is 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level.
What 200 feet means in Burlington
Among the 200 cities on this site, Burlington is around the middle. At 200 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 Burlington a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.71 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 Burlington.
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 Burlington
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal, Canada | 709 | 216 | 74 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 129 mi |
| Ottawa, Canada | 233 | 71 | 138 mi |
| Portland, ME | 62 | 19 | 157 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 177 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 182 mi |
| Hartford, CT | 59 | 18 | 189 mi |
| Providence, RI | 7 | 2 | 204 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Burlington?
Burlington, Vermont is about 200 feet (61 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 Burlington because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 200 ft is about 29.71 inHg (1006 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Burlington.
At what temperature does water boil in Burlington?
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.