Elevation
Santiago elevation
Santiago, Chile is 1,824 feet (556 meters) above sea level.
What 1,824 feet means in Santiago
Among the 200 cities on this site, Santiago is higher than most. At 1,824 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 Santiago a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.00 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 Santiago.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.1 °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 Santiago
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 102 | 31 | 707 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 1182 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 1379 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 1534 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 1606 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 1818 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 2353 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 2640 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Santiago?
Santiago, Chile is about 1,824 feet (556 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 Santiago because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,824 ft is about 28.00 inHg (948 hPa), 94% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 94% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Santiago.
At what temperature does water boil in Santiago?
About 209 °F (98.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.