Elevation
Sydney elevation
Sydney, Australia is 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level.
What 190 feet means in Sydney
Among the 200 cities on this site, Sydney is around the middle. At 190 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 Sydney a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.72 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 Sydney.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 Sydney
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, Australia | 82 | 25 | 443 mi |
| Brisbane, Australia | 89 | 27 | 455 mi |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 141 | 43 | 1340 mi |
| Perth, Australia | 112 | 34 | 2045 mi |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | 52 | 16 | 3416 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 3896 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 3915 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 4111 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Sydney?
Sydney, Australia is about 190 feet (58 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 Sydney because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 190 ft is about 29.72 inHg (1006 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Sydney.
At what temperature does water boil in Sydney?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.