Elevation
Las Vegas elevation
Las Vegas, Nevada is 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level.
What 2,001 feet means in Las Vegas
Among the 200 cities on this site, Las Vegas is higher than most. At 2,001 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 Las Vegas a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.82 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 Las Vegas.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.9 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Las Vegas
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 167 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 181 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 188 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 207 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 210 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 225 mi |
| Los Angeles, CA | 292 | 89 | 229 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 235 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, Nevada is about 2,001 feet (610 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 Las Vegas because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,001 ft is about 27.82 inHg (942 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Las Vegas.
At what temperature does water boil in Las Vegas?
About 208 °F (97.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.