Elevation
Lawrence elevation and altitude
Lawrence, Kansas is 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 863 feet means in Lawrence
Among the 689 cities on this site, Lawrence is higher than most. At 863 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 Lawrence a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.00 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 Lawrence.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Lawrence
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 945 | 288 | 24 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 36 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 | 73 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 128 mi |
| Joplin, MO | 1,004 | 306 | 136 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 144 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 147 mi |
| Columbia, MO | 705 | 215 | 156 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Lawrence?
Lawrence, Kansas is about 863 feet (263 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 Lawrence because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 863 ft is about 29.00 inHg (982 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lawrence.
At what temperature does water boil in Lawrence?
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.