Elevation
Naha elevation and altitude
Naha, Japan is 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3 feet means in Naha
Among the 689 cities on this site, Naha is one of the lowest. At 3 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 Naha a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.92 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 Naha.
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 Naha
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei, Taiwan | 16 | 5 | 392 mi |
| Kagoshima, Japan | 20 | 6 | 409 mi |
| Hualien, Taiwan | 43 | 13 | 410 mi |
| Miyazaki, Japan | 36 | 11 | 454 mi |
| Taichung, Taiwan | 299 | 91 | 460 mi |
| Nagasaki, Japan | 49 | 15 | 471 mi |
| Kumamoto, Japan | 30 | 9 | 490 mi |
| Jeju City, South Korea | 62 | 19 | 509 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Naha?
Naha, Japan is about 3 feet (1 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 Naha because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3 ft is about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Naha.
At what temperature does water boil in Naha?
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.