Elevation
Wichita elevation
Wichita, Kansas is 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level.
What 1,299 feet means in Wichita
Among the 200 cities on this site, Wichita is higher than most. At 1,299 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 Wichita a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.54 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 Wichita.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.7 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Wichita
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 130 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 154 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 178 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 218 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 224 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 257 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 302 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 335 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Wichita?
Wichita, Kansas is about 1,299 feet (396 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 Wichita because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,299 ft is about 28.54 inHg (967 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Wichita.
At what temperature does water boil in Wichita?
About 210 °F (98.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.