Elevation
Reykjavik elevation
Reykjavik, Iceland is 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level.
What 121 feet means in Reykjavik
Among the 200 cities on this site, Reykjavik is one of the lowest. At 121 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 Reykjavik a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.79 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 Reykjavik.
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 Reykjavik
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, Ireland | 56 | 17 | 929 mi |
| Oslo, Norway | 85 | 26 | 1084 mi |
| London, United Kingdom | 82 | 25 | 1173 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 1252 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 1308 mi |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 56 | 17 | 1325 mi |
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 1386 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 1483 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Reykjavik?
Reykjavik, Iceland is about 121 feet (37 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 Reykjavik because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 121 ft is about 29.79 inHg (1009 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Reykjavik.
At what temperature does water boil in Reykjavik?
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.