Elevation
Columbia elevation and altitude
Columbia, Missouri is 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 705 feet means in Columbia
Among the 689 cities on this site, Columbia is around the middle. At 705 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 Columbia a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.17 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 Columbia.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 Columbia
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 630 | 192 | 27 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 466 | 142 | 117 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 121 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 131 mi |
| Springfield, IL | 597 | 182 | 155 mi |
| Lawrence, KS | 863 | 263 | 156 mi |
| Branson, MO | 778 | 237 | 167 mi |
| Joplin, MO | 1,004 | 306 | 175 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Columbia?
Columbia, Missouri is about 705 feet (215 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 Columbia because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 705 ft is about 29.17 inHg (988 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Columbia.
At what temperature does water boil in Columbia?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.