Elevation
Kailua-Kona elevation and altitude
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 52 feet means in Kailua-Kona
Among the 689 cities on this site, Kailua-Kona is one of the lowest. At 52 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 Kailua-Kona a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.86 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 Kailua-Kona.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Kailua-Kona
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 59 | 18 | 59 mi |
| Kahului, HI | 0 | 0 | 92 mi |
| Honolulu, HI | 16 | 5 | 167 mi |
| Lihue, HI | 213 | 65 | 271 mi |
| Monterey, CA | 26 | 8 | 2368 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 2370 mi |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 164 | 50 | 2374 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 2379 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is about 52 feet (16 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 Kailua-Kona because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 52 ft is about 29.86 inHg (1011 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kailua-Kona.
At what temperature does water boil in Kailua-Kona?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.