Elevation
Prague elevation
Prague, Czechia is 663 feet (202 meters) above sea level.
What 663 feet means in Prague
Among the 200 cities on this site, Prague is around the middle. At 663 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 Prague a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.21 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 Prague.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 Prague
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 157 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 174 mi |
| Warsaw, Poland | 371 | 113 | 322 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 327 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 394 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 441 mi |
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 548 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 574 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Prague?
Prague, Czechia is about 663 feet (202 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 Prague because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 663 ft is about 29.21 inHg (989 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Prague.
At what temperature does water boil in Prague?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.