Elevation
Hyderabad elevation and altitude
Hyderabad, India is 1,690 feet (515 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,690 feet means in Hyderabad
Among the 689 cities on this site, Hyderabad is higher than most. At 1,690 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 Hyderabad a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.14 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 Hyderabad.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.3 °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 Hyderabad
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru, India | 3,018 | 920 | 310 mi |
| Chennai, India | 46 | 14 | 321 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 384 mi |
| Colombo, Sri Lanka | 23 | 7 | 728 mi |
| Kolkata, India | 36 | 11 | 736 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 783 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 836 mi |
| Dhaka, Bangladesh | 75 | 23 | 888 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Hyderabad?
Hyderabad, India is about 1,690 feet (515 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 Hyderabad because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,690 ft is about 28.14 inHg (953 hPa), 94% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 94% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Hyderabad.
At what temperature does water boil in Hyderabad?
About 209 °F (98.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.