Elevation
Kearney elevation and altitude
Kearney, Nebraska is 2,152 feet (656 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,152 feet means in Kearney
Among the 689 cities on this site, Kearney is higher than most. At 2,152 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 Kearney a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.67 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 Kearney.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.8 °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 Kearney
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 1,860 | 567 | 42 mi |
| North Platte, NE | 2,802 | 854 | 93 mi |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 | 126 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 127 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 150 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 168 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 | 169 mi |
| Sioux City, IA | 1,201 | 366 | 186 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Kearney?
Kearney, Nebraska is about 2,152 feet (656 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 Kearney because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,152 ft is about 27.67 inHg (937 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kearney.
At what temperature does water boil in Kearney?
About 208 °F (97.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.