Elevation
Campinas elevation and altitude
Campinas, Brazil is 2,251 feet (686 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,251 feet means in Campinas
Among the 689 cities on this site, Campinas is higher than most. At 2,251 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 Campinas a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.57 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 Campinas.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.7 °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 Campinas
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 52 mi |
| Curitiba, Brazil | 3,031 | 924 | 223 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 247 mi |
| Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 2,913 | 888 | 288 mi |
| Florianopolis, Brazil | 85 | 26 | 337 mi |
| Goiania, Brazil | 2,513 | 766 | 453 mi |
| Brasilia, Brazil | 3,727 | 1,136 | 496 mi |
| Campo Grande, Brazil | 1,942 | 592 | 516 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Campinas?
Campinas, Brazil is about 2,251 feet (686 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 Campinas because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,251 ft is about 27.57 inHg (934 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Campinas.
At what temperature does water boil in Campinas?
About 208 °F (97.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.