Elevation
London elevation
London, United Kingdom is 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level.
What 82 feet means in London
Among the 200 cities on this site, London is one of the lowest. At 82 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 London a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.83 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 London.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near London
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 214 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 222 mi |
| Dublin, Ireland | 56 | 17 | 287 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 483 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 579 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 594 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 642 mi |
| Oslo, Norway | 85 | 26 | 717 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of London?
London, United Kingdom is about 82 feet (25 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 London because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 82 ft is about 29.83 inHg (1010 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in London.
At what temperature does water boil in London?
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.