How Big Is New Orleans?
New Orleans covers approximately 439 square kilometers (169 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in Louisiana. That's roughly the same size as Montreal.
New Orleans on the Map
New Orleans's Geography
New Orleans is a city in United States, in the state of Louisiana. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Long and Wide Is New Orleans?
New Orleans spans about 49 km (30 mi) from east to west — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 34 km (21 mi) from north to south.
Similar in Size
How Big Is New Orleans Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 105 km² (41 sq mi) | 4.2× smaller |
| San Francisco | 121 km² (47 sq mi) | 3.6× smaller |
| Boston | 124 km² (48 sq mi) | 3.5× smaller |
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | about the same size |
| New Orleans | 439 km² (169 sq mi) | — |
| Tokyo | 619 km² (239 sq mi) | 41% larger |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 44% larger |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 78% larger |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | 2.8× larger |
Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: United States Census Bureau. How we calculate this