Elevation
Highest point in Michigan
The highest point in Michigan is Mount Arvon, at 1,979 feet (603 meters) above sea level. It ranks 38th among the 50 state high points.
From Lake Erie to Mount Arvon
Michigan spans about 1,408 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 1.47 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 211 °F at the bottom boils at about 208 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Michigan · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Michigan
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 883 | 269 |
| Lansing, MI | 853 | 260 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 784 | 239 |
| Flint, MI | 751 | 229 |
| Marquette, MI | 666 | 203 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 |
| Traverse City, MI | 597 | 182 |
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 Michigan?
The highest point in Michigan is Mount Arvon, at 1,979 feet (603 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 38th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Michigan?
The lowest point is Lake Erie, at 571 ft.
What is the average elevation of Michigan?
The mean elevation of Michigan is about 899 feet (274 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Arvon?
On a standard day about 27.84 inHg (943 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 208 °F (98 °C).