How Big Is Sydney?

Sydney covers approximately 27 square kilometers (10 square miles). It is a city in Australia. That's about 25% the size of Paris.

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27 km²
10 sq mi
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Sydney's Geography

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

How Far Across Is Sydney?

Sydney stretches approximately 8 km (5 mi) from north to south, and 5 km (3 mi) from east to west.

Similar in Size

How Big Is Sydney Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Sydney
Sydney 27 km² (10 sq mi)
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 3.9× larger
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 4.5× larger
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 4.6× larger
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 16× larger
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Sydney at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 27 km² (10 sq mi)
Country Australia