Within 5 km of the centre
Read at the ground point within 500 m of the centre whose height is the median of 121 points, Copernicus 30 m model, on 2026-11-14. The map opens on that point.
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What is the elevation of Quito in feet and metres?
Quito is at 2,888 m, or 9,473 ft, above sea level, read at a point within 500 m of its centre whose height is the median of the area. Within 5 km of the centre the ground runs from 2,663 m to 3,937 m.
Is Quito at high altitude?
Yes. At 2,888 m (9,473 ft), Quito is above 2,500 m (8,200 ft), the height from which altitude sickness becomes common for visitors who arrive from low ground in a day.
What is the highest point near Quito?
Within 5 km of the centre, the highest ground is 3,937 m (12,917 ft) at -0.18713, -78.53758. The lowest is 2,663 m (8,737 ft) at -0.22216, -78.48772.
How is the elevation of Quito measured?
From the Copernicus DEM, a 30 m elevation model made from satellite radar between 2011 and 2015. It includes roofs and trees, so the figure is read at the point whose height is the median of 121 points within 500 m of the centre, rather than at one point that may fall on a building.