Elevation API
GlobalHeight above sea level, in metres, for any coordinate — one point or a whole route profile.
GET
/api/1/elevationOverview
The Elevation API returns the height above sea level (metres) for any coordinate on Earth, using global SRTM data. Query a single point, a batch of points, or a full route/track for an elevation profile — send up to 100 points via GET or 1000 via POST. Values are bilinearly interpolated for smooth results; ocean returns 0.
API reference
GET
/api/1/elevation| Parameter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| point | string | Required |
Example request
Credit cost: 1 credit / 10 pointscurl "https://osrmroute.com/api/1/elevation?point=40.4093,49.8671&point=41.30,48.50&key=YOUR_KEY"
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