Elevation
Kingman elevation and altitude
Kingman, Arizona is 3,350 feet (1,021 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,350 feet means in Kingman
Among the 689 cities on this site, Kingman is higher than most. At 3,350 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 Kingman a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.47 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 Kingman.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.5 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Kingman
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 738 | 225 | 51 mi |
| Henderson, NV | 1,867 | 569 | 79 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 91 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 100 mi |
| Grand Canyon Village, AZ | 6,726 | 2,050 | 122 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 132 mi |
| St. George, UT | 2,700 | 823 | 135 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 136 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Kingman?
Kingman, Arizona is about 3,350 feet (1,021 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 Kingman because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,350 ft is about 26.47 inHg (896 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kingman.
At what temperature does water boil in Kingman?
About 206 °F (96.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.