Elevation
São Paulo elevation
São Paulo, Brazil is 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level.
What 2,523 feet means in São Paulo
Among the 200 cities on this site, São Paulo is higher than most. At 2,523 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 São Paulo a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.29 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 São Paulo.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.4 °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 São Paulo
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 224 mi |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 102 | 31 | 1041 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 1477 mi |
| Santiago, Chile | 1,824 | 556 | 1606 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 1794 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 2146 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 2677 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 2685 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of São Paulo?
São Paulo, Brazil is about 2,523 feet (769 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 São Paulo because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,523 ft is about 27.29 inHg (924 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in São Paulo.
At what temperature does water boil in São Paulo?
About 207 °F (97.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.