Elevation
Warsaw elevation
Warsaw, Poland is 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level.
What 371 feet means in Warsaw
Among the 200 cities on this site, Warsaw is around the middle. At 371 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 Warsaw a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.52 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 Warsaw.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.6 °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 Warsaw
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 321 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 322 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 345 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 418 mi |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 56 | 17 | 504 mi |
| Helsinki, Finland | 85 | 26 | 569 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 648 mi |
| Oslo, Norway | 85 | 26 | 661 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Warsaw?
Warsaw, Poland is about 371 feet (113 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 Warsaw because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 371 ft is about 29.52 inHg (1000 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Warsaw.
At what temperature does water boil in Warsaw?
About 211 °F (99.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.