How Big Is Mongolia?
Mongolia, located in East/Southeast Asia, is the 19th largest country in the world, covering approximately 1,564,116 square kilometers (603,908 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Alaska. It is home to approximately 3.6 million people.
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Mongolia's Geography
Of its total area, 1,553,556 km² is land and 10,560 km² (0.7%) is water. Within Asia, Mongolia is the 8th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Iran and Pakistan. With 2 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 1,006 per km².
How Long and Wide Is Mongolia?
Mongolia spans about 2,447 km (1,520 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Dallas, and 1,175 km (730 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from London to Rome. At highway speeds, driving 1,520 miles takes roughly 27 hours.
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How Big Is Mongolia Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Mongolia |
|---|---|---|
| California | 403,882 km² (155,940 sq mi) | 3.9× smaller |
| France | 551,500 km² (212,935 sq mi) | 2.8× smaller |
| Texas | 678,052 km² (261,797 sq mi) | 2.3× smaller |
| Alaska | 1,481,348 km² (571,951 sq mi) | about the same size |
| Mongolia | 1,564,116 km² (603,908 sq mi) | — |
| Argentina | 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 sq mi) | 78% larger |
| India | 3,287,263 km² (1,269,219 sq mi) | 2.1× larger |
| Australia | 7,741,220 km² (2,988,901 sq mi) | 4.9× larger |
| Brazil | 8,515,770 km² (3,287,956 sq mi) | 5× larger |
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Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook, Wikidata (2018–2024). How we calculate this
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Mongolia at a Glance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 1,564,116 km² (603,908 sq mi) |
| World Size Rank | #19 of 236 |
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
| Population Density | 2 per km² |
| Population | 3.6 million people |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Life Expectancy | 72.4 years |
| GDP per Capita | $7,108 USD |