Elevation
Kathmandu elevation
Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,321 feet (1,317 meters) above sea level.
What 4,321 feet means in Kathmandu
Among the 200 cities on this site, Kathmandu is higher than most. At 4,321 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 Kathmandu a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.54 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 Kathmandu.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.5 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Kathmandu
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 497 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 988 mi |
| Bengaluru, India | 3,018 | 920 | 1134 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 1373 mi |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 197 | 60 | 1841 mi |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 1862 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 2012 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 2057 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Kathmandu?
Kathmandu, Nepal is about 4,321 feet (1,317 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 Kathmandu because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,321 ft is about 25.54 inHg (865 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kathmandu.
At what temperature does water boil in Kathmandu?
About 204 °F (95.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.