Elevation
Muscat elevation and altitude
Muscat, Oman is 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 46 feet means in Muscat
Among the 689 cities on this site, Muscat is one of the lowest. At 46 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 Muscat a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.87 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 Muscat.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Muscat
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 221 mi |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 20 | 6 | 260 mi |
| Doha, Qatar | 36 | 11 | 448 mi |
| Karachi, Pakistan | 26 | 8 | 549 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 741 mi |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | 36 | 11 | 759 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 936 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 982 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Muscat?
Muscat, Oman is about 46 feet (14 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 Muscat because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 46 ft is about 29.87 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Muscat.
At what temperature does water boil in Muscat?
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.