Elevation
Mumbai elevation
Mumbai, India is 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.
What 26 feet means in Mumbai
Among the 200 cities on this site, Mumbai is one of the lowest. At 26 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 Mumbai a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.89 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 Mumbai.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 Mumbai
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru, India | 3,018 | 920 | 525 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 717 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 988 mi |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 1198 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 1719 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 1740 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 1865 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 2235 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Mumbai?
Mumbai, India is about 26 feet (8 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 Mumbai because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 26 ft is about 29.89 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Mumbai.
At what temperature does water boil in Mumbai?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.