Elevation
Midland elevation and altitude
Midland, Texas is 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,782 feet means in Midland
Among the 689 cities on this site, Midland is higher than most. At 2,782 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 Midland a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.03 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 Midland.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.1 °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 Midland
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 110 mi |
| Abilene, TX | 1,719 | 524 | 141 mi |
| Roswell, NM | 3,576 | 1,090 | 172 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 223 mi |
| Cloudcroft, NM | 8,668 | 2,642 | 224 mi |
| Ruidoso, NM | 6,729 | 2,051 | 229 mi |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 948 | 289 | 246 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 259 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Midland?
Midland, Texas is about 2,782 feet (848 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 Midland because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,782 ft is about 27.03 inHg (915 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Midland.
At what temperature does water boil in Midland?
About 207 °F (97.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.