Which is bigger: Ukraine or Kenya?

Ukraine is larger (603,500 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Kenya (591,958 km²).

Why do Ukraine and Kenya 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 Ukraine and Kenya are distorted compared to their true land area.

Ukraine vs Kenya Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ukraine and Kenya. 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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Ukraine ↗

Total surface area603,500 km²ed. 2024

Population38,980,3762025

Land area579,400 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Kenya ↗

Total surface area591,958 km²ed. 2024

Population57,532,4932025

Land area580,876.3 km²2023

TypeCountry

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