Virginia's Land Area: Complete Breakdown in Square Kilometers

Virginia covers a total area of 110,862 km², making it the 35th largest U.S. state by total area.

Land vs. Water Breakdown

• Land area: 102,548 km² (92.5%)
• Water area: 8,314 km² (7.5%)

Geographic Context

Virginia's water area includes:

• Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries
• Atlantic coastline (112 miles / 180 km)
• Major rivers: Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James
• Numerous reservoirs and lakes (Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Anna, Kerr Lake)

Regional Comparison

• Larger than: Kentucky (104,656 km²), Tennessee (109,247 km²)
• Smaller than: North Carolina (139,391 km²), West Virginia (62,755 km² — wait, WV is smaller)
• Similar to: Bulgaria (110,994 km²), Cuba (109,884 km²)

Fun Fact

Virginia's 7.5% water percentage is relatively high for a non-coastal state, thanks to the massive Chesapeake Bay intrusion and extensive river systems.