Elevation
Knoxville elevation
Knoxville, Tennessee is 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level.
What 906 feet means in Knoxville
Among the 200 cities on this site, Knoxville is higher than most. At 906 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville.
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 Knoxville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 29 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 81 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 101 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 115 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 143 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 155 mi |
| Nashville, TN | 558 | 170 | 161 mi |
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 173 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Knoxville?
Knoxville, Tennessee is about 906 feet (276 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 Knoxville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 906 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 Knoxville.
At what temperature does water boil in Knoxville?
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.