Elevation
Cheyenne elevation
Cheyenne, Wyoming is 6,089 feet (1,856 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 6,089 feet means in Cheyenne
Among the 200 cities on this site, Cheyenne is higher than most. At 6,089 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Cheyenne a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.90 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 Cheyenne.
Cooking. Water boils at about 201 °F (93.7 °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 Cheyenne
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 | 41 mi |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 64 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 81 mi |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 | 97 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 115 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 131 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 132 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 152 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Cheyenne?
Cheyenne, Wyoming is about 6,089 feet (1,856 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 Cheyenne because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,089 ft is about 23.90 inHg (809 hPa), 80% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 80% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Cheyenne.
At what temperature does water boil in Cheyenne?
About 201 °F (93.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.