Elevation
Detroit elevation
Detroit, Michigan is 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level.
What 600 feet means in Detroit
Among the 200 cities on this site, Detroit is around the middle. At 600 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 Detroit a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.28 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 Detroit.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Detroit
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 53 mi |
| Cleveland, OH | 653 | 199 | 90 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 136 mi |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 | 140 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 164 mi |
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 188 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 205 mi |
| Toronto, Canada | 528 | 161 | 207 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Detroit?
Detroit, Michigan is about 600 feet (183 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 Detroit because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 600 ft is about 29.28 inHg (991 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Detroit.
At what temperature does water boil in Detroit?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.