Elevation
Ely elevation and altitude
Ely, Nevada is 6,437 feet (1,962 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 6,437 feet means in Ely
Among the 689 cities on this site, Ely is one of the highest. At 6,437 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 Ely a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.59 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 Ely.
Cooking. Water boils at about 200 °F (93.3 °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 Ely
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, NV | 5,066 | 1,544 | 119 mi |
| St. George, UT | 2,700 | 823 | 164 mi |
| Springdale, UT | 3,898 | 1,188 | 175 mi |
| Provo, UT | 4,551 | 1,387 | 185 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4,262 | 1,299 | 190 mi |
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 204 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 206 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 213 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Ely?
Ely, Nevada is about 6,437 feet (1,962 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 Ely because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,437 ft is about 23.59 inHg (799 hPa), 79% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 79% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Ely.
At what temperature does water boil in Ely?
About 200 °F (93.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.