Elevation
Fort Wayne elevation
Fort Wayne, Indiana is 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level.
What 810 feet means in Fort Wayne
Among the 200 cities on this site, Fort Wayne is higher than most. At 810 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 Fort Wayne a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.06 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 Fort Wayne.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.2 °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 Fort Wayne
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 90 mi |
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 107 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 109 mi |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 | 130 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 | 136 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 138 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 140 mi |
| Cincinnati, OH | 627 | 191 | 142 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne, Indiana is about 810 feet (247 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 Fort Wayne because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 810 ft is about 29.06 inHg (984 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Fort Wayne.
At what temperature does water boil in Fort Wayne?
About 210 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.