Which is bigger: Solomon Islands or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 75.0 times the size of Solomon Islands (28,896 km²).

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

Solomon Islands vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Solomon Islands 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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Solomon Islands ↗

Surface Area28,896 km²

Population652,858

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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