Elevation
Dodge City elevation and altitude
Dodge City, Kansas is 2,493 feet (760 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,493 feet means in Dodge City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Dodge City is higher than most. At 2,493 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 Dodge City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.32 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 Dodge City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.4 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Dodge City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, KS | 2,838 | 865 | 49 mi |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 | 86 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 147 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 151 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 202 mi |
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 210 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 210 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 | 211 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Dodge City?
Dodge City, Kansas is about 2,493 feet (760 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 Dodge City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,493 ft is about 27.32 inHg (925 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Dodge City.
At what temperature does water boil in Dodge City?
About 207 °F (97.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.