Elevation
North Platte elevation and altitude
North Platte, Nebraska is 2,802 feet (854 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,802 feet means in North Platte
Among the 689 cities on this site, North Platte is higher than most. At 2,802 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 North Platte a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.01 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 North Platte.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.1 °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 North Platte
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 93 mi |
| Grand Island, NE | 1,860 | 567 | 127 mi |
| Scottsbluff, NE | 3,891 | 1,186 | 159 mi |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 | 173 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 211 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 215 mi |
| Garden City, KS | 2,838 | 865 | 218 mi |
| Pierre, SD | 1,480 | 451 | 225 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of North Platte?
North Platte, Nebraska is about 2,802 feet (854 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 North Platte because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,802 ft is about 27.01 inHg (915 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in North Platte.
At what temperature does water boil in North Platte?
About 207 °F (97.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.