UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mount Washington?
Where the wind roared: 231 mph gust holds world record since April 12, 1934.
From Mount Washington, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 207 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 207 km to the west (bearing 274°), at 1,466 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,204,953 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the southeast, where sightlines run 168 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the north-northwest, at 82.6 km.
| N | 112 km | |
| NNE | 123 km | |
| NE | 114 km | |
| ENE | 134 km | |
| E | 164 km | |
| ESE | 162 km | |
| SE | 168 km | |
| SSE | 154 km | |
| S | 127 km | |
| SSW | 135 km | |
| SW | 154 km | |
| WSW | 111 km | |
| W | 137 km | |
| WNW | 120 km | |
| NW | 123 km | |
| NNW | 82.6 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
1,231 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteface Mountain | 208 km | W · 274° | 1,466 m |
| Esther Mountain | 207 km | W · 275° | 1,293 m |
| Little Whiteface Mountain | 207 km | W · 274° | 1,111 m |
| Lookout Mountain | 206 km | W · 274° | 1,242 m |
| Cascade Mountain | 204 km | W · 269° | 1,241 m |
| Little Porter Mountain | 202 km | W · 269° | 847 m |
About Mount Washington
Mount Washington holds an extraordinary meteorological claim to fame: the world record for highest surface wind speed, 231 mph, recorded on April 12, 1934. This New England icon, crowning the White Mountains, remains one of the planet's most extreme weather observation points, where conditions can shift violently and unexpectedly.
Did you know?
- The 231 mph reading stood as the world's highest recorded surface wind for 62 years, until a 253 mph tropical cyclone gust in Australia surpassed it in 1996 — Washington still holds the record outside of a cyclone.
- The Mount Washington Cog Railway, opened in 1869, was the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway and still hauls passengers to the summit today.
- 6,288 feet elevation—highest New England peak
- Measured with specialized heated anemometer during extreme weather
- Located in White Mountains of New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mount Washington?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 207 km from Mount Washington. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 132 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mount Washington?
The farthest terrain visible from Mount Washington lies 207 km to the west, at an elevation of 1,466 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mount Washington?
The observation point at Mount Washington sits at 1,923 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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