How Big Is New York City?

New York City covers approximately 781 square kilometers (302 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in New York. That's about 1.2 times the size of Toronto.

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781 km²
302 sq mi
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New York City's Geography

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

How Far Across Is New York City?

New York City stretches approximately 47 km (29 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 47 km (29 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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How Big Is New York City Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs New York City
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 6× smaller
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 6× smaller
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 45% smaller
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 19% smaller
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi)
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 56% larger
London 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) 2× larger
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New York City at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 781 km² (302 sq mi)
Country United States
State New York