Elevation
Zurich elevation
Zurich, Switzerland is 1,407 feet (429 meters) above sea level.
What 1,407 feet means in Zurich
Among the 200 cities on this site, Zurich is higher than most. At 1,407 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 Zurich a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.43 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 Zurich.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.6 °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 Zurich
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 304 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 327 mi |
| Vienna, Austria | 561 | 171 | 368 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 382 mi |
| Berlin, Germany | 243 | 74 | 417 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 425 mi |
| London, United Kingdom | 82 | 25 | 483 mi |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 46 | 14 | 599 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Zurich?
Zurich, Switzerland is about 1,407 feet (429 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 Zurich because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,407 ft is about 28.43 inHg (963 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Zurich.
At what temperature does water boil in Zurich?
About 209 °F (98.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.