Elevation
Fayetteville elevation and altitude
Fayetteville, Arkansas is 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,401 feet means in Fayetteville
Among the 689 cities on this site, Fayetteville is higher than most. At 1,401 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 Fayetteville a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.44 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 Fayetteville.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.6 °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 Fayetteville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 440 | 134 | 49 mi |
| Branson, MO | 778 | 237 | 66 mi |
| Joplin, MO | 1,004 | 306 | 73 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 93 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 103 mi |
| Hot Springs, AR | 597 | 182 | 124 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 139 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 193 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is about 1,401 feet (427 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 Fayetteville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,401 ft is about 28.44 inHg (963 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Fayetteville.
At what temperature does water boil in Fayetteville?
About 209 °F (98.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.