How Big Is Canberra?

Canberra covers approximately 814 square kilometers (314 square miles). It is a city in Australia. That's roughly the same size as New York City.

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814 km²
314 sq mi
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Canberra's Geography

Canberra is a city in Australia. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Far Across Is Canberra?

Canberra stretches approximately 43 km (27 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 41 km (25 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Similar in Size

How Big Is Canberra Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Canberra
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 7× smaller
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 47% smaller
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 23% smaller
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) about the same size
Canberra 814 km² (314 sq mi)
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 49% larger
London 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) 93% larger
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Canberra at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 814 km² (314 sq mi)
Country Australia