World Elevation Finder — Interactive Map
Click any point on the map to instantly find its elevation in feet or meters. Essential for US travelers planning high-altitude trips where altitude sickness is a real health risk.
Altitude is one of the most underestimated health risks for US travelers. Destinations like Cusco, Peru (11,152 ft), La Paz, Bolivia (11,942 ft), and the Himalayas can cause Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in travelers who ascend too quickly — even those who are physically fit. Use this map to check the elevation of any location worldwide before your trip, and plan your acclimatization accordingly.
Click the Map to Find Elevation
Click any point on the map — mountains, cities, valleys, oceans — to read its elevation instantly. | Scroll to zoom | Drag to pan
Altitude Sickness Risk Reference — Key Travel Destinations
Use the table below as a quick reference when planning high-altitude trips. Click a destination's travel health guide for full pre-travel advice.
| Destination | Country | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | AMS Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Base Camp | Nepal | 17,598 ft | 5,364 m | Extreme |
| Lhasa | China (Tibet) | 11,975 ft | 3,650 m | High |
| La Paz | Bolivia | 11,942 ft | 3,640 m | High |
| Cusco | Peru | 11,152 ft | 3,399 m | High |
| Machu Picchu | Peru | 7,972 ft | 2,430 m | Moderate |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 7,726 ft | 2,355 m | Moderate |
| Kathmandu | Nepal | 4,600 ft | 1,400 m | Low |
| Quito | Ecuador | 9,350 ft | 2,850 m | Moderate |
| Nairobi | Kenya | 5,889 ft | 1,795 m | Low |
| Bogotá | Colombia | 8,661 ft | 2,640 m | Moderate |
| Mexico City | Mexico | 7,382 ft | 2,250 m | Moderate |
| Kilimanjaro Summit | Tanzania | 19,341 ft | 5,895 m | Extreme |
| Denver, CO | United States | 5,280 ft | 1,609 m | Low |
| Thimphu | Bhutan | 7,710 ft | 2,350 m | Moderate |