Elevation
Paris elevation
Paris, France is 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level.
What 138 feet means in Paris
Among the 200 cities on this site, Paris is one of the lowest. At 138 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 Paris a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.77 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 Paris.
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 Paris
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London, United Kingdom | 82 | 25 | 214 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 268 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 304 mi |
| Dublin, Ireland | 56 | 17 | 484 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 546 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 548 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 638 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 642 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Paris?
Paris, France is about 138 feet (42 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 Paris because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 138 ft is about 29.77 inHg (1008 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Paris.
At what temperature does water boil in Paris?
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.