Elevation
Cali elevation and altitude
Cali, Colombia is 2,487 feet (758 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,487 feet means in Cali
Among the 689 cities on this site, Cali is higher than most. At 2,487 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 Cali a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.33 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 Cali.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.4 °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 Cali
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 187 mi |
| Medellin, Colombia | 4,610 | 1,405 | 205 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 288 mi |
| Panama City, Panama | 56 | 17 | 436 mi |
| Cuenca, Ecuador | 8,150 | 2,484 | 469 mi |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | 3,717 | 1,133 | 687 mi |
| Caracas, Venezuela | 2,910 | 887 | 821 mi |
| Cerro de Pasco, Peru | 14,623 | 4,457 | 974 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Cali?
Cali, Colombia is about 2,487 feet (758 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 Cali because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,487 ft is about 27.33 inHg (925 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Cali.
At what temperature does water boil in Cali?
About 207 °F (97.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.