Elevation
Tokyo elevation
Tokyo, Japan is 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level.
What 144 feet means in Tokyo
Among the 200 cities on this site, Tokyo is around the middle. At 144 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 Tokyo a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.77 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 Tokyo.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Tokyo
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka, Japan | 13 | 4 | 246 mi |
| Seoul, South Korea | 125 | 38 | 716 mi |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 197 | 60 | 1791 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 1861 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 2861 mi |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 4,321 | 1,317 | 3204 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 3305 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 3307 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan is about 144 feet (44 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 Tokyo because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 144 ft is about 29.77 inHg (1008 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Tokyo.
At what temperature does water boil in Tokyo?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.