How Big Is Sydney?
Sydney covers approximately 3,810 square kilometers (1,471 square miles). It is a city in Australia. That's about 2.4 times the size of London.
Sydney on the Map
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 Long and Wide Is Sydney?
Sydney spans about 90 km (56 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 70 km (43 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area. At highway speeds, driving 56 miles takes roughly 1 hours.
Similar in Size
How Big Is Sydney Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 6× smaller |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 4.9× smaller |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | 3.1× smaller |
| London | 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) | 2.4× smaller |
| Sydney | 3,810 km² (1,471 sq mi) | — |
Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: OpenStreetMap. How we calculate this
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Sydney at a Glance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 3,810 km² (1,471 sq mi) |
| Country | Australia |