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.
New York City on the Map
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 Long and Wide Is New York City?
New York City spans about 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.
Similar in Size
How Big Is New York City Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 124 km² (48 sq mi) | 6× smaller |
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | 45% smaller |
| Tokyo | 619 km² (239 sq mi) | 21% 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 |
Places in New York City
Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: The World Factbook. How we calculate this