How Big Is New York State?

New York is the 27th-largest U.S. state by land area, covering 54,555 square miles (141,300 km²)—roughly the size of England. It's the fourth-most-populous state, bordered by New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Canada. The geography ranges from the Atlantic coast to the Adirondack Mountains. New York City, the state's largest city, is a global economic and cultural hub.