Which is bigger: Greenland or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 3.9 times the size of Greenland (2,166,086 km²).

Why do Greenland and Brazil look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Greenland and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Greenland vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Greenland and Brazil. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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