Elevation
Kansas City elevation
Kansas City, Missouri is 899 feet (274 meters) above sea level.
What 899 feet means in Kansas City
Among the 200 cities on this site, Kansas City is higher than most. At 899 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 Kansas City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.96 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 Kansas City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.1 °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 Kansas City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 148 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 161 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 165 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 178 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 180 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 218 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 466 | 142 | 238 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 298 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Kansas City?
Kansas City, Missouri is about 899 feet (274 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 Kansas City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 899 ft is about 28.96 inHg (981 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kansas City.
At what temperature does water boil in Kansas City?
About 210 °F (99.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.