Elevation
Shigatse elevation and altitude
Shigatse, China is 12,621 feet (3,847 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 12,621 feet means in Shigatse
Among the 689 cities on this site, Shigatse is one of the highest. At 12,621 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Shigatse a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 18.57 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 188 °F (86.9 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Shigatse
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa, China | 11,978 | 3,651 | 136 mi |
| Darjeeling, India | 6,978 | 2,127 | 158 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 241 mi |
| Dhaka, Bangladesh | 75 | 23 | 394 mi |
| Kolkata, India | 36 | 11 | 463 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 706 mi |
| Shimla, India | 6,801 | 2,073 | 711 mi |
| Leh, India | 11,490 | 3,502 | 745 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Shigatse?
Shigatse, China is about 12,621 feet (3,847 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 Shigatse because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 12,621 ft is about 18.57 inHg (629 hPa), 62% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 62% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Shigatse?
About 188 °F (86.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.