Elevation
Minot elevation and altitude
Minot, North Dakota is 1,621 feet (494 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,621 feet means in Minot
Among the 689 cities on this site, Minot is higher than most. At 1,621 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 Minot a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.21 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 Minot.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.3 °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 Minot
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 101 mi |
| Williston, ND | 1,877 | 572 | 107 mi |
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 117 mi |
| Grand Forks, ND | 830 | 253 | 198 mi |
| Regina, Canada | 1,893 | 577 | 214 mi |
| Winnipeg, Canada | 804 | 245 | 220 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 230 mi |
| Aberdeen, SD | 1,302 | 397 | 233 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Minot?
Minot, North Dakota is about 1,621 feet (494 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 Minot because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,621 ft is about 28.21 inHg (955 hPa), 94% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 94% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Minot.
At what temperature does water boil in Minot?
About 209 °F (98.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.