How Big Is Kentucky?

Kentucky is the 36th largest state in the United States, covering approximately 102,896 square kilometers (39,728 square miles). It is home to approximately 4.6 million people. That's roughly the same size as South Korea.

Kentucky vs

Kentucky on the Map

102,896 km²

39,728 sq mi

#36 of 51 states in the US

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Kentucky's Geography

Within the United States, Kentucky is the 36th largest state. It has a population density of about 45 people per km².

How Long and Wide Is Kentucky?

Kentucky spans about 654 km (406 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin, and 290 km (180 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. At highway speeds, driving 406 miles takes roughly 7 hours.

How Many Times Does Kentucky Fit?

5×

Kentucky fits inside France 5 times

2×

Kentucky fits inside United Kingdom 2 times

2×

Switzerland fits inside Kentucky 2 times

3×

Kentucky fits inside Germany 3 times

Similar in Size

Kentucky

102,896 km²

How Big Is Kentucky Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place	Area	vs Kentucky
Belgium	30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi)	3.4× smaller
Switzerland	41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi)	2.5× smaller
Netherlands	41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi)	2.5× smaller
South Korea	99,720 km² (38,502 sq mi)	about the same size
Kentucky	102,896 km² (39,728 sq mi)	—
New York	122,283 km² (47,214 sq mi)	19% larger
Florida	139,670 km² (53,927 sq mi)	36% larger
United Kingdom	243,610 km² (94,058 sq mi)	2.4× larger
Germany	357,022 km² (137,847 sq mi)	3.5× larger