Elevation
Columbus elevation
Columbus, Ohio is 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level.
What 771 feet means in Columbus
Among the 200 cities on this site, Columbus is higher than most. At 771 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 29.10 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 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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Columbus
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 65 mi |
| Cincinnati, OH | 627 | 191 | 99 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 121 mi |
| Cleveland, OH | 653 | 199 | 126 mi |
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 133 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 138 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 158 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 162 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio is about 771 feet (235 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 771 ft is about 29.10 inHg (985 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Columbus.
At what temperature does water boil in Columbus?
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.