Elevation
Calgary elevation
Calgary, Canada is 3,438 feet (1,048 meters) above sea level.
What 3,438 feet means in Calgary
Among the 200 cities on this site, Calgary is higher than most. At 3,438 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 Calgary a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.39 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 Calgary.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.5 °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 Calgary
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton, Canada | 2,192 | 668 | 175 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 278 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 289 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 397 mi |
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 419 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 441 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 445 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 523 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Calgary?
Calgary, Canada is about 3,438 feet (1,048 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 Calgary because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,438 ft is about 26.39 inHg (894 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Calgary.
At what temperature does water boil in Calgary?
About 206 °F (96.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.