Elevation
Gatlinburg elevation
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is 1,293 feet (394 meters) above sea level.
What 1,293 feet means in Gatlinburg
Among the 200 cities on this site, Gatlinburg is higher than most. At 1,293 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 Gatlinburg a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.55 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.7 °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 Gatlinburg
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 29 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 54 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 87 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 111 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 145 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 154 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 166 mi |
| Columbia, SC | 292 | 89 | 184 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is about 1,293 feet (394 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 Gatlinburg because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,293 ft is about 28.55 inHg (967 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Gatlinburg?
About 210 °F (98.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.