Elevation
Highest point in Kansas
The highest point in Kansas is Mount Sunflower, at 4,041 feet (1,232 meters) above sea level. It ranks 28th among the 50 state high points.
From Verdigris River at Oklahoma border to Mount Sunflower
Kansas spans about 3,362 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 3.39 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 211 °F at the bottom boils at about 204 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Kansas · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Kansas
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Garden City, KS | 2,838 | 865 |
| Dodge City, KS | 2,493 | 760 |
| Hays, KS | 2,021 | 616 |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 |
| Topeka, KS | 945 | 288 |
| Lawrence, KS | 863 | 263 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in Kansas?
The highest point in Kansas is Mount Sunflower, at 4,041 feet (1,232 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 28th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Kansas?
The lowest point is Verdigris River at Oklahoma border, at 679 ft.
What is the average elevation of Kansas?
The mean elevation of Kansas is about 2,001 feet (610 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Sunflower?
On a standard day about 25.80 inHg (874 hPa), 86% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 204 °F (96 °C).