Elevation
Madrid elevation
Madrid, Spain is 2,182 feet (665 meters) above sea level.
What 2,182 feet means in Madrid
Among the 200 cities on this site, Madrid is higher than most. At 2,182 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 Madrid a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.64 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 Madrid.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.8 °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 Madrid
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon, Portugal | 223 | 68 | 313 mi |
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 654 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 775 mi |
| London, United Kingdom | 82 | 25 | 785 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 849 mi |
| Dublin, Ireland | 56 | 17 | 901 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 921 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 1102 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Madrid?
Madrid, Spain is about 2,182 feet (665 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 Madrid because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,182 ft is about 27.64 inHg (936 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Madrid.
At what temperature does water boil in Madrid?
About 208 °F (97.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.