Elevation
Seoul elevation
Seoul, South Korea is 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level.
What 125 feet means in Seoul
Among the 200 cities on this site, Seoul is one of the lowest. At 125 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 Seoul 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 Seoul.
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 Seoul
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka, Japan | 13 | 4 | 515 mi |
| Tokyo, Japan | 144 | 44 | 716 mi |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 197 | 60 | 1303 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 1629 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 2313 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 2496 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 2868 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 2906 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Seoul?
Seoul, South Korea is about 125 feet (38 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 Seoul because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 125 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 Seoul.
At what temperature does water boil in Seoul?
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.