The following is a list of the top 10 largest islands in the United States. Interestingly, 8 out of the 10 largest islands are located in the state of Alaska. Let’s dive into the full list.
Top 10 largest islands in the United States
| Rank | Island name | State/territory | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island of Hawaiสปi (The Big Island) | Hawaii | 4,028 sq mi (10,430 sq km) |
| 2 | Kodiak Island | Alaska | 3,595 sq mi (9,311 sq km) |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico | 3,424 sq mi (8,868 sq km) |
| 4 | Prince of Wales Island | Alaska | 2,577 sq mi (6,674 sq km) |
| 5 | Chichagof Island | Alaska | 2,049 sq mi (5,306 sq km) |
| 6 | St. Lawrence Island | Alaska | 1,792 sq mi (4,640 sq km) |
| 7 | Admiralty Island | Alaska | 1,646 sq mi (4,264 sq km) |
| 8 | Nunivak Island | Alaska | 1,632 sq mi (4,227 sq km) |
| 9 | Baranof Island | Alaska | 1,607 sq mi (4,162 sq km) |
| 10 | Unimak Island | Alaska | 1,571 sq mi (4,070 sq km) |
The Big Island of Hawaii holds the title of the largest island in the United States, covering an impressive 4,028 sq mi (10,430 sq km) of volcanic terrain. It is immediately followed by Alaskaโs Kodiak Island, which spans 3,595 sq mi (9,311 sq km) and is famous for its rugged coastline and massive brown bears.
(Also read: How many islands are there in Hawaii? | Number of Hawaiian islands)
Fun facts about the islands of United States
- A staggering 8 out of the top 10 largest islands in the United States are located in Alaska.
- St. Lawrence Island (Rank 6) is located in the Bering Sea and is actually closer to the coast of Russia than it is to mainland Alaska.
- Hawaii only has one island on the top 10 list (The Big Island).
- The Big Island of Hawaii is nearly twice the size of Delaware and almost four times the size of Rhode Island.
- Because of its active volcanoes, the Big Island of Hawaii is still growing in size, as lava from eruptions cools and solidifies to create new land each year.
- Kodiak Island is best known for its massive Kodiak bear, one of the largest bears in the world.
- The Big Island of Hawaii (10,430 sq km) and Kodiak Island (9,311 sq km) are the only two islands in the United States that exceed 9,000 square kilometers in area.
- With an area of about 1,401 sq mi (3,630 sq km), Long Island in New York State is the largest island in the contiguous United States.
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