Elevation
Quito elevation
Quito, Ecuador is 9,364 feet (2,854 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 9,364 feet means in Quito
Among the 200 cities on this site, Quito is one of the highest. At 9,364 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Quito a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.09 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 Quito.
Cooking. Water boils at about 195 °F (90.3 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Quito
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 454 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 823 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 1023 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 1328 mi |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 | 1801 mi |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 1869 mi |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 1948 mi |
| Tampa, FL | 3 | 1 | 1965 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Quito?
Quito, Ecuador is about 9,364 feet (2,854 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 Quito because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 9,364 ft is about 21.09 inHg (714 hPa), 70% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 70% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Quito.
At what temperature does water boil in Quito?
About 195 °F (90.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.