Elevation
Whistler elevation and altitude
Whistler, Canada is 2,208 feet (673 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,208 feet means in Whistler
Among the 689 cities on this site, Whistler is higher than most. At 2,208 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 Whistler a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.61 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.7 °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 Whistler
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 60 mi |
| Bellingham, WA | 69 | 21 | 96 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 176 mi |
| Tacoma, WA | 243 | 74 | 199 mi |
| Olympia, WA | 95 | 29 | 212 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 1,070 | 326 | 268 mi |
| Astoria, OR | 23 | 7 | 275 mi |
| Jasper, Canada | 3,484 | 1,062 | 283 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Whistler?
Whistler, Canada is about 2,208 feet (673 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 Whistler because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,208 ft is about 27.61 inHg (935 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Whistler?
About 208 °F (97.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.