Elevation
Medellin elevation and altitude
Medellin, Colombia is 4,610 feet (1,405 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,610 feet means in Medellin
Among the 689 cities on this site, Medellin is higher than most. At 4,610 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 Medellin a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.26 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 Medellin.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (95.2 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Medellin
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 153 mi |
| Cali, Colombia | 2,487 | 758 | 205 mi |
| Panama City, Panama | 56 | 17 | 330 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 492 mi |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | 3,717 | 1,133 | 636 mi |
| Caracas, Venezuela | 2,910 | 887 | 663 mi |
| Cuenca, Ecuador | 8,150 | 2,484 | 674 mi |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | 4,948 | 1,508 | 1169 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Medellin?
Medellin, Colombia is about 4,610 feet (1,405 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 Medellin because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,610 ft is about 25.26 inHg (855 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Medellin.
At what temperature does water boil in Medellin?
About 203 °F (95.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.