Elevation
Garden City elevation and altitude
Garden City, Kansas is 2,838 feet (865 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,838 feet means in Garden City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Garden City is higher than most. At 2,838 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 Garden City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.98 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 Garden City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.1 °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 Garden City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City, KS | 2,493 | 760 | 49 mi |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 | 105 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 187 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 194 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 197 mi |
| Pueblo, CO | 4,692 | 1,430 | 204 mi |
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 211 mi |
| North Platte, NE | 2,802 | 854 | 218 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Garden City?
Garden City, Kansas is about 2,838 feet (865 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 Garden City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,838 ft is about 26.98 inHg (914 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Garden City.
At what temperature does water boil in Garden City?
About 207 °F (97.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.