Elevation
Indianapolis elevation
Indianapolis, Indiana is 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level.
What 715 feet means in Indianapolis
Among the 200 cities on this site, Indianapolis is around the middle. At 715 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 Indianapolis a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.16 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 Indianapolis.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Indianapolis
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 627 | 191 | 98 mi |
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 104 mi |
| Louisville, KY | 466 | 142 | 107 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 109 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 153 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 164 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 168 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 189 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Indianapolis?
Indianapolis, Indiana is about 715 feet (218 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 Indianapolis because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 715 ft is about 29.16 inHg (987 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Indianapolis.
At what temperature does water boil in Indianapolis?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.