Elevation
Delhi elevation
Delhi, India is 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level.
What 745 feet means in Delhi
Among the 200 cities on this site, Delhi is around the middle. At 745 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 Delhi a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.12 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 Delhi.
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 Delhi
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 497 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 717 mi |
| Bengaluru, India | 3,018 | 920 | 1084 mi |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 1372 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 1581 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 1813 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 1899 mi |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 197 | 60 | 2337 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Delhi?
Delhi, India is about 745 feet (227 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 Delhi because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 745 ft is about 29.12 inHg (986 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Delhi.
At what temperature does water boil in Delhi?
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.