Elevation
Tehran elevation
Tehran, Iran is 3,865 feet (1,178 meters) above sea level.
What 3,865 feet means in Tehran
Among the 200 cities on this site, Tehran is higher than most. At 3,865 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 Tehran a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.97 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 Tehran.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.0 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Tehran
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 79 | 24 | 769 mi |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2,008 | 612 | 810 mi |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 49 | 15 | 985 mi |
| Cairo, Egypt | 75 | 23 | 1231 mi |
| Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye | 128 | 39 | 1268 mi |
| Moscow, Russia | 509 | 155 | 1531 mi |
| Athens, Greece | 230 | 70 | 1534 mi |
| Delhi, India | 745 | 227 | 1581 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Tehran?
Tehran, Iran is about 3,865 feet (1,178 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 Tehran because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,865 ft is about 25.97 inHg (880 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Tehran.
At what temperature does water boil in Tehran?
About 205 °F (96.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.