Elevation
Islamabad elevation and altitude
Islamabad, Pakistan is 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,900 feet means in Islamabad
Among the 689 cities on this site, Islamabad is higher than most. At 1,900 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 Islamabad a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.92 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 Islamabad.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (98.0 °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 Islamabad
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore, Pakistan | 709 | 216 | 168 mi |
| Leh, India | 11,490 | 3,502 | 262 mi |
| Shimla, India | 6,801 | 2,073 | 301 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 429 mi |
| Karachi, Pakistan | 26 | 8 | 712 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 839 mi |
| Shigatse, China | 12,621 | 3,847 | 982 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 1012 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Islamabad?
Islamabad, Pakistan is about 1,900 feet (579 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 Islamabad because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,900 ft is about 27.92 inHg (946 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Islamabad.
At what temperature does water boil in Islamabad?
About 208 °F (98.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.