How Big Is Alexandria?

Alexandria covers approximately 39 square kilometers (15 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in Virginia. That's about 37% the size of Paris.

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39 km²
15 sq mi
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Alexandria's Geography

Alexandria is a city in United States, in the state of Virginia. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Far Across Is Alexandria?

Alexandria stretches approximately 6 km (4 mi) from north to south, and 9 km (6 mi) from east to west.

Similar in Size

How Big Is Alexandria Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Alexandria
Alexandria 39 km² (15 sq mi) —
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 2.7× larger
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 3.1× larger
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 3.2× larger
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 11× larger
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Alexandria at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 39 km² (15 sq mi)
Country United States
State Virginia