Island · Hawaii, United States
How Big Is Oahu?
Oahu covers about 1,545 km² (597 sq mi), or 381,777 acres. That's about 81% the size of Virgin Islands.
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How Oahu Compares
Kauai
about the same size
Maui
18% smaller
Long Island
2.3× smaller
Lake Okeechobee
18% smaller
Australian Capital Territory
34% smaller
Yosemite National Park
49% smaller
London
about the same size
Virgin Islands
19% smaller
Los Angeles
27% larger
Hong Kong
39% larger
Luxembourg
40% smaller
Rhode Island
43% smaller
Hawaii
11× smaller
United States
6,365× smaller
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Questions About the Size of Oahu
How big is Oahu?
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Oahu covers about 1,545 km² (597 sq mi).
How many acres is Oahu?
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About 381,777 acres.
Is Oahu bigger than Virgin Islands?
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No. Oahu is about 81% the size of Virgin Islands, which covers 1,910 km² (737 sq mi).
Which is bigger, Oahu or Kauai?
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They're about the same size, but Oahu is slightly bigger: 1,545 km² (597 sq mi) against 1,435 km² (554 sq mi).
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