Which is bigger: India or Greenland?

India is larger (3,287,263 km²) — about 1.5 times the size of Greenland (2,166,086 km²).

Why do India and Greenland 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 India and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

India vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between India and Greenland. 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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India ↗

Surface Area3,287,263 km²

Population1,352,617,328

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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