Elevation
Durban elevation and altitude
Durban, South Africa is 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 69 feet means in Durban
Among the 689 cities on this site, Durban is one of the lowest. At 69 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 Durban a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.85 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 Durban.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Durban
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 5,797 | 1,767 | 311 mi |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 82 | 25 | 791 mi |
| Harare, Zimbabwe | 4,902 | 1,494 | 831 mi |
| Windhoek, Namibia | 5,577 | 1,700 | 1000 mi |
| Lusaka, Zambia | 4,190 | 1,277 | 1014 mi |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 79 | 24 | 1680 mi |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5,059 | 1,542 | 1930 mi |
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5,525 | 1,684 | 2011 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Durban?
Durban, South Africa is about 69 feet (21 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 Durban because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 69 ft is about 29.85 inHg (1011 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Durban.
At what temperature does water boil in Durban?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.