Elevation
Grand Island elevation and altitude
Grand Island, Nebraska is 1,860 feet (567 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,860 feet means in Grand Island
Among the 689 cities on this site, Grand Island is higher than most. At 1,860 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 Grand Island a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.96 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 Grand Island.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.1 °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 Grand Island
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 42 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 88 mi |
| North Platte, NE | 2,802 | 854 | 127 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 127 mi |
| Sioux City, IA | 1,201 | 366 | 148 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 149 mi |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 | 151 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 | 152 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Grand Island?
Grand Island, Nebraska is about 1,860 feet (567 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 Grand Island because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,860 ft is about 27.96 inHg (947 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Grand Island.
At what temperature does water boil in Grand Island?
About 209 °F (98.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.