How Big Is Wellington?

Wellington covers approximately 444 square kilometers (171 square miles). It is a city in New Zealand. That's roughly the same size as Montreal.

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Wellington on the Map

444 km²
171 sq mi
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Wellington's Geography

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

How Far Across Is Wellington?

Wellington stretches approximately 24 km (15 mi) from north to south, and 24 km (15 mi) from east to west.

Similar in Size

How Big Is Wellington Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Wellington
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 4.2× smaller
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 3.7× smaller
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 3.6× smaller
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) about the same size
Wellington 444 km² (171 sq mi) —
Tokyo 619 km² (239 sq mi) 39% larger
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 42% larger
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 76% larger
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 2.7× larger
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Wellington at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 444 km² (171 sq mi)
Country New Zealand