Elevation
Lincoln elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska is 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level.
What 1,204 feet means in Lincoln
Among the 200 cities on this site, Lincoln is higher than most. At 1,204 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 Lincoln a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.64 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 Lincoln.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.8 °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 Lincoln
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 49 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 161 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 168 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 190 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 218 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 307 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 323 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 336 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Lincoln?
Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1,204 feet (367 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 Lincoln because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,204 ft is about 28.64 inHg (970 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lincoln.
At what temperature does water boil in Lincoln?
About 210 °F (98.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.