How Big Is Zurich?

Zurich covers approximately 88 square kilometers (34 square miles). It is a city in Switzerland. That's about 83% the size of Paris.

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Zurich on the Map

88 km²
34 sq mi
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Zurich's Geography

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

How Far Across Is Zurich?

Zurich stretches approximately 59 km (37 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.

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How Big Is Zurich Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Zurich
Zurich 88 km² (34 sq mi)
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 20% larger
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 38% larger
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 41% larger
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 4.9× larger
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Zurich at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 88 km² (34 sq mi)
Country Switzerland