Elevation
Hong Kong elevation
Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level.
What 197 feet means in Hong Kong
Among the 200 cities on this site, Hong Kong is around the middle. At 197 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 Hong Kong a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.71 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 Hong Kong.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 Hong Kong
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 693 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 1073 mi |
| Seoul, South Korea | 125 | 38 | 1303 mi |
| Osaka, Japan | 13 | 4 | 1548 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 1565 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 1608 mi |
| Tokyo, Japan | 144 | 44 | 1791 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 1841 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Hong Kong?
Hong Kong, Hong Kong is about 197 feet (60 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 Hong Kong because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 197 ft is about 29.71 inHg (1006 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Hong Kong.
At what temperature does water boil in Hong Kong?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.