Golf Altitude Adjustment Calculator
Adjust your golf shot distances for altitude. Higher elevation means thinner air, less drag, and longer carries.
β³ Golf Altitude Adjustment
Adjusted Distance
Carries At Altitude158 yards
Extra Distance+8 yards
Increase+5.0%
π‘ How Altitude Affects Golf Shots
At higher altitudes, air density decreases β less drag on the ball means it flies farther. The rule of thumb: approximately 1% extra distance for every 300 meters (1,000 feet) of elevation.
This effect is most noticeable on full shots and least on putts. Denver (1,609m) adds ~5% distance. Mexico City (2,250m) adds ~7.5%. High-altitude courses like those in Colorado routinely play 8-10% longer than sea level.
150-yard 7-iron at sea level β 158 yards at 1,500m altitude (+5.0%). Club down to an 8-iron.