Elevation
Vitoria elevation and altitude
Vitoria, Brazil is 2,874 feet (876 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,874 feet means in Vitoria
Among the 689 cities on this site, Vitoria is higher than most. At 2,874 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 Vitoria a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.94 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.0 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Vitoria
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador, Brazil | 13 | 4 | 205 mi |
| Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 2,913 | 888 | 405 mi |
| Brasilia, Brazil | 3,727 | 1,136 | 477 mi |
| Maceio, Brazil | 36 | 11 | 498 mi |
| Goiania, Brazil | 2,513 | 766 | 573 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 576 mi |
| Recife, Brazil | 26 | 8 | 620 mi |
| Joao Pessoa, Brazil | 148 | 45 | 672 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Vitoria?
Vitoria, Brazil is about 2,874 feet (876 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 Vitoria because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,874 ft is about 26.94 inHg (912 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Vitoria?
About 207 °F (97.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.