How Big Is Detroit?
Detroit covers approximately 359 square kilometers (139 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in Michigan. That's about 83% the size of Montreal.
Detroit on the Map
Detroit's Geography
Detroit is a city in United States, in the state of Michigan. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Long and Wide Is Detroit?
Detroit spans about 30 km (19 mi) from east to west, and 22 km (14 mi) from north to south.
Similar in Size
How Big Is Detroit Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Detroit |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 105 km² (41 sq mi) | 3.4× smaller |
| San Francisco | 121 km² (47 sq mi) | 3× smaller |
| Boston | 124 km² (48 sq mi) | 2.9× smaller |
| Detroit | 359 km² (139 sq mi) | — |
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | 20% larger |
| Tokyo | 619 km² (239 sq mi) | 72% larger |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 75% larger |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 2.2× larger |
Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: United States Census Bureau. How we calculate this