How Big Is Johannesburg?

Johannesburg covers approximately 1,644 square kilometers (635 square miles). It is a city in South Africa. That's roughly the same size as London.

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1,644 km²
635 sq mi
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Johannesburg's Geography

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

How Far Across Is Johannesburg?

Johannesburg stretches approximately 69 km (43 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 50 km (31 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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How Big Is Johannesburg Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Johannesburg
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 2.6× smaller
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 2.1× smaller
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 26% smaller
London 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) about the same size
Johannesburg 1,644 km² (635 sq mi) —
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Johannesburg at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 1,644 km² (635 sq mi)
Country South Africa