Elevation
Huancayo elevation and altitude
Huancayo, Peru is 11,798 feet (3,596 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 11,798 feet means in Huancayo
Among the 689 cities on this site, Huancayo is one of the highest. At 11,798 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Huancayo a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 19.18 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 190 °F (87.8 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Huancayo
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Pasco, Peru | 14,623 | 4,457 | 120 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 123 mi |
| Machu Picchu, Peru | 7,972 | 2,430 | 195 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 241 mi |
| Arequipa, Peru | 7,864 | 2,397 | 387 mi |
| Juliaca, Peru | 12,579 | 3,834 | 415 mi |
| Puno, Peru | 12,441 | 3,792 | 435 mi |
| El Alto, Bolivia | 13,091 | 3,990 | 563 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Huancayo?
Huancayo, Peru is about 11,798 feet (3,596 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 Huancayo because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 11,798 ft is about 19.18 inHg (650 hPa), 64% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 64% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Huancayo?
About 190 °F (87.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.