Elevation
Darjeeling elevation and altitude
Darjeeling, India is 6,978 feet (2,127 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 6,978 feet means in Darjeeling
Among the 689 cities on this site, Darjeeling is one of the highest. At 6,978 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 Darjeeling a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.11 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 199 °F (92.8 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Darjeeling
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shigatse, China | 12,621 | 3,847 | 158 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 187 mi |
| Lhasa, China | 11,978 | 3,651 | 250 mi |
| Dhaka, Bangladesh | 75 | 23 | 266 mi |
| Kolkata, India | 36 | 11 | 309 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 683 mi |
| Shimla, India | 6,801 | 2,073 | 727 mi |
| Leh, India | 11,490 | 3,502 | 803 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Darjeeling?
Darjeeling, India is about 6,978 feet (2,127 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 Darjeeling because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,978 ft is about 23.11 inHg (782 hPa), 77% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 77% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Darjeeling?
About 199 °F (92.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.