How Big Is San Francisco?

San Francisco covers approximately 121 square kilometers (47 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in California. That's roughly the same size as Boston.

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121 km²
47 sq mi
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San Francisco's Geography

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

How Far Across Is San Francisco?

San Francisco stretches approximately 14 km (9 mi) from north to south, and 14 km (9 mi) from east to west.

Similar in Size

How Big Is San Francisco Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs San Francisco
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 13% smaller
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi)
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) about the same size
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 3.6× larger
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 5× larger
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 6× larger
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San Francisco at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 121 km² (47 sq mi)
Country United States
State California