Hawaii is significantly larger.
| State | Land Area (sq mi) | Land Area (sq km) | Rank (of 50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 10,931 | 28,311 | 43rd |
| Delaware | 1,949 | 5,047 | 49th |
| Rhode Island | 1,034 | 2,678 | 50th |
Hawaii's eight main islands span 1,500 miles across the Pacific, giving it 5.6× the land area of Delaware. Delaware is the second-smallest state; only Rhode Island is smaller.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer Files.