Elevation
Windhoek elevation and altitude
Windhoek, Namibia is 5,577 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,577 feet means in Windhoek
Among the 689 cities on this site, Windhoek is one of the highest. At 5,577 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Windhoek a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.36 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 Windhoek.
Cooking. Water boils at about 202 °F (94.2 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Windhoek
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 5,797 | 1,767 | 734 mi |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 82 | 25 | 790 mi |
| Lusaka, Zambia | 4,190 | 1,277 | 883 mi |
| Harare, Zimbabwe | 4,902 | 1,494 | 963 mi |
| Durban, South Africa | 69 | 21 | 1000 mi |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5,059 | 1,542 | 1669 mi |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 79 | 24 | 1834 mi |
| Kampala, Uganda | 4,012 | 1,223 | 1894 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Windhoek?
Windhoek, Namibia is about 5,577 feet (1,700 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 Windhoek because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,577 ft is about 24.36 inHg (825 hPa), 81% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 81% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Windhoek.
At what temperature does water boil in Windhoek?
About 202 °F (94.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.