Elevation
Tulsa elevation
Tulsa, Oklahoma is 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level.
What 722 feet means in Tulsa
Among the 200 cities on this site, Tulsa is around the middle. At 722 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 Tulsa a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.15 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 Tulsa.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 Tulsa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 98 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 130 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 166 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 218 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 230 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 238 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 249 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 323 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Tulsa?
Tulsa, Oklahoma is about 722 feet (220 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 Tulsa because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 722 ft is about 29.15 inHg (987 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Tulsa.
At what temperature does water boil in Tulsa?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.