How Big Is Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo covers approximately 1,523 square kilometers (588 square miles). It is a city in Brazil. That's roughly the same size as London.

Sao Paulo vs

Sao Paulo on the Map

1,523 km²
588 sq mi
Drag to move · Dial to rotate
Place Sao Paulo on top of:

Sao Paulo's Geography

Sao Paulo is a city in Brazil. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Far Across Is Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo stretches approximately 72 km (45 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 Sao Paulo Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Sao Paulo
Tokyo 619 km² (239 sq mi) 2.5× smaller
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 2.4× smaller
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 49% smaller
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 20% smaller
Sao Paulo 1,523 km² (588 sq mi) —
London 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) about the same size
Our free app, MapSize by MyLifeElsewhere — compare any two places, to scale on your mobile device.

Explore Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 1,523 km² (588 sq mi)
Country Brazil