Elevation
Columbus elevation and altitude
Columbus, Georgia is 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 269 feet means in Columbus
Among the 689 cities on this site, Columbus is around the middle. At 269 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 Columbus a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.63 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 Columbus.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Columbus
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 203 | 62 | 78 mi |
| Macon, GA | 367 | 112 | 83 mi |
| Dothan, AL | 322 | 98 | 89 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 96 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 128 mi |
| Tallahassee, FL | 203 | 62 | 146 mi |
| Valdosta, GA | 220 | 67 | 151 mi |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 223 | 68 | 159 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Columbus?
Columbus, Georgia is about 269 feet (82 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 Columbus because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 269 ft is about 29.63 inHg (1003 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Columbus.
At what temperature does water boil in Columbus?
About 212 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.