Elevation
Columbia elevation
Columbia, South Carolina is 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level.
What 292 feet means in Columbia
Among the 200 cities on this site, Columbia is around the middle. At 292 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 29.61 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 (99.7 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Columbia
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 85 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 97 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 106 mi |
| Savannah, GA | 20 | 6 | 133 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 140 mi |
| Raleigh, NC | 315 | 96 | 183 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 184 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 193 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Columbia?
Columbia, South Carolina is about 292 feet (89 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 292 ft is about 29.61 inHg (1003 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Columbia.
At what temperature does water boil in Columbia?
About 211 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.