Elevation
Moscow elevation
Moscow, Russia is 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level.
What 509 feet means in Moscow
Among the 200 cities on this site, Moscow is around the middle. At 509 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 Moscow a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.38 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 Moscow.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 Moscow
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 85 | 26 | 555 mi |
| Warsaw, Poland | 371 | 113 | 715 mi |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 56 | 17 | 763 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 970 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 1000 mi |
| Oslo, Norway | 85 | 26 | 1022 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 1037 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 1038 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Moscow?
Moscow, Russia is about 509 feet (155 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 Moscow because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 509 ft is about 29.38 inHg (995 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Moscow.
At what temperature does water boil in Moscow?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.