Elevation
Henderson elevation and altitude
Henderson, Nevada is 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,867 feet means in Henderson
Among the 689 cities on this site, Henderson is higher than most. At 1,867 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 Henderson 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 Henderson.
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 Henderson
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 13 mi |
| Kingman, AZ | 3,350 | 1,021 | 79 mi |
| St. George, UT | 2,700 | 823 | 107 mi |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 738 | 225 | 114 mi |
| Springdale, UT | 3,898 | 1,188 | 136 mi |
| Grand Canyon Village, AZ | 6,726 | 2,050 | 158 mi |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 165 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 176 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Henderson?
Henderson, Nevada is about 1,867 feet (569 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 Henderson because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,867 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 Henderson.
At what temperature does water boil in Henderson?
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.