Elevation
Riyadh elevation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level.
What 2,008 feet means in Riyadh
Among the 200 cities on this site, Riyadh is higher than most. At 2,008 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 Riyadh a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.81 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 Riyadh.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.9 °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 Riyadh
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 539 mi |
| Tehran, Iran | 3,865 | 1,178 | 810 mi |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 49 | 15 | 887 mi |
| Cairo, Egypt | 75 | 23 | 1018 mi |
| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 7,890 | 2,405 | 1203 mi |
| Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye | 128 | 39 | 1523 mi |
| Athens, Greece | 230 | 70 | 1632 mi |
| Mumbai, India | 26 | 8 | 1719 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Riyadh?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is about 2,008 feet (612 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 Riyadh because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,008 ft is about 27.81 inHg (942 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Riyadh.
At what temperature does water boil in Riyadh?
About 208 °F (97.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.