Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The eight smallest US states by land area (sq mi):
| Rank | State | Area (sq mi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | 1,214 | Smallest overall; "Ocean State" |
| 2 | Delaware | 2,489 | First State; 2nd smallest |
| 3 | Connecticut | 5,543 | Constitution State |
| 4 | New Jersey | 8,723 | Most dense (1,263/sq mi) |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 9,349 | Granite State |
| 6 | Vermont | 9,616 | Green Mountain State |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 10,555 | Bay State |
| 8 | Hawaii | 10,932 | Only island state; 137 islands |
Hawaii jumps up (4,507 sq mi water); Michigan #2 (40,175 sq mi water).