Send a coordinate
Pass a latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. One point, one request.
latitude + longitudeELEVATION. ONE SIMPLE REQUEST.
Know where
you stand.
Turn latitude and longitude into elevation with a simple JSON API. Free.
Free. No API key or credit card.
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Example elevation2,360 m46.5000° N · 7.5000° E
2Coordinates in
mElevation in metres
JSONSimple structured responses
FreeNo account required
SMALL REQUEST. USEFUL ANSWER.
A simpler way to look up height.
A straightforward way to add elevation to maps, routes, and the things you build.
Get the elevation
Get a height in metres, ready to use in your application.
"elevation": 2360.0Build on it
Use the elevation in a map, route, or application.
A LOOK AT THE RESPONSE
From a point to a perspective.
The same simple shape, whether you are in the Alps or in California.
Example responses from two locations.
Example responseJSON
{
"latitude": 46.5,
"longitude": 7.5,
"elevation": 2360.0,
"unit": "meters",
"error_in_meters": 1.0
}
BUILT FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA
Two numbers. One request.
Pass latitude and longitude. Receive elevation in metres.
GET
/v1/elevation| Parameter | Accepted value |
|---|---|
latitude | Decimal number from -90 to 90. |
longitude | Decimal number from -180 to 180. |
Required decimal degrees in WGS84. One point per request.
200Elevation found422Invalid coordinate404Elevation unavailable503Temporarily unavailablecurl "https://elevationat.fyi/v1/elevation?latitude=46.5&longitude=7.5"
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you build.
Is the API really free?
The API is free, without an account, API key, or payment card.
What units does the API return?
Elevations are returned in metres. Values can be zero or negative for locations below sea level.
Can I send an address?
Not yet. The current API accepts coordinates only. Address lookup is planned, but is not available in this release.
Does it work everywhere?
Availability can vary by location. If an elevation isn't available for a point, the API returns 404.
YOUR COORDINATES. A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT.