New Zealand vs United Kingdom
New Zealand covers about 268,000 km², only a little more than the United Kingdom's 242,495 km². It is long and narrow, so on the map it looks larger than it is.
| Object | Real size | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New ZealandAreaPublished dimension. See the measurement record for scope, date and conversions. | 268,107 km²103,517 sq mi | New Zealand, excluding Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau. United Nations Statistics Division Measurement recordSource checked | |
| United KingdomAreaPublished dimension. See the measurement record for scope, date and conversions. | 242,495 km²93,628 sq mi | United Kingdom, excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man. United Nations Statistics Division Measurement recordSource checked |
What measurements does this comparison use?
The reference values used here are 268,107 km² for New Zealand (Area) and 242,495 km² for United Kingdom (Area). The table links to background sources; natural objects and manufactured variants can differ from these reference values.
How should I read the drawing?
New Zealand spans about 1.7× as much as United Kingdom across the longest side of each drawing. This is a linear scale comparison, not a comparison of mass or volume. For maps, the table reports area; doubling a map’s width and height multiplies its area by four.