Elevation
Champaign elevation and altitude
Champaign, Illinois is 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 738 feet means in Champaign
Among the 689 cities on this site, Champaign is higher than most. At 738 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 Champaign a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.13 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 Champaign.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 Champaign
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | 499 | 152 | 63 mi |
| Springfield, IL | 597 | 182 | 77 mi |
| Peoria, IL | 502 | 153 | 81 mi |
| Bloomington, IN | 771 | 235 | 113 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 113 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 124 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 466 | 142 | 147 mi |
| South Bend, IN | 692 | 211 | 150 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is about 738 feet (225 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 Champaign because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 738 ft is about 29.13 inHg (987 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Champaign.
At what temperature does water boil in Champaign?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.