Elevation
Istanbul elevation
Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye is 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level.
What 128 feet means in Istanbul
Among the 200 cities on this site, Istanbul is one of the lowest. At 128 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 Istanbul a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.78 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 Istanbul.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Istanbul
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, Greece | 230 | 70 | 348 mi |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 49 | 15 | 697 mi |
| Cairo, Egypt | 75 | 23 | 768 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 792 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 852 mi |
| Warsaw, Poland | 371 | 113 | 861 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 939 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 1079 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Istanbul?
Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye is about 128 feet (39 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 Istanbul because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 128 ft is about 29.78 inHg (1009 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Istanbul.
At what temperature does water boil in Istanbul?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.