Elevation
Orlando elevation
Orlando, Florida is 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level.
What 98 feet means in Orlando
Among the 200 cities on this site, Orlando is one of the lowest. At 98 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 Orlando a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.81 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 Orlando.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Orlando
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 3 | 1 | 77 mi |
| Jacksonville, FL | 16 | 5 | 125 mi |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 135 mi |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 | 204 mi |
| Tallahassee, FL | 203 | 62 | 218 mi |
| Savannah, GA | 20 | 6 | 246 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 305 mi |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 | 374 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Orlando?
Orlando, Florida is about 98 feet (30 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 Orlando because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 98 ft is about 29.81 inHg (1010 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Orlando.
At what temperature does water boil in Orlando?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.