Elevation
Vienna elevation
Vienna, Austria is 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level.
What 561 feet means in Vienna
Among the 200 cities on this site, Vienna is around the middle. At 561 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 Vienna a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.32 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 Vienna.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Vienna
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 157 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 326 mi |
| Warsaw, Poland | 371 | 113 | 345 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 368 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 475 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 541 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 582 mi |
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 642 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Vienna?
Vienna, Austria is about 561 feet (171 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 Vienna because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 561 ft is about 29.32 inHg (993 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Vienna.
At what temperature does water boil in Vienna?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.