The height of Moscow above sea level

The approximate elevation of central Moscow is about 130 metres above sea level. This is not a single figure for the entire city: the terrain rises from the Moskva River valley to watersheds and hills. Near the city centre, the water level of the Moskva River is roughly 126 metres, although it varies by location and river regulation.

Moscow’s highest point is the Teplostan Upland in the south-west of the city, at about 255 metres above sea level. Sparrow Hills are also among Moscow’s highest and best-known locations; elevations around Moscow State University reach roughly 200–220 metres.

So the short answer to “how high above sea level is Moscow?” is around 130 metres, if central Moscow is meant. The figure can differ noticeably from one district to another. For more detail on why reference elevations can vary, see the article about the elevation of cities above sea level.