How big is Hyrule canonically?
The world of Hyrule, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and developed by Nintendo, has been the subject of many questions and discussions among fans and enthusiasts. One of the most commonly asked questions is, How big is Hyrule canonically? To answer this question, we’ll explore the different measurements and maps of Hyrule across various games in the Zelda series.
Size Measurements
To give you a better understanding, let’s look at the size measurements of Hyrule in various games.
- Breath of the Wild (2017): The official size of Hyrule in BotW is 168 miles (270 km) north-south and 198 miles (319 km) east-west. This gives us a total land area of 33,328 square miles (86,161 square kilometers). (bold)
Table: Hyrule Size Measurements across Zelda Games
| Game | Size Measurements (mi/km) | Total Land Area (mi/km²) |
|---|---|---|
| BotW | 168/270, 198/319 | 33,328/86,161 |
| Xenoblade Chronicles X | Not disclosed | – |
| Skyrim | 150-200/241-322 | – |
- Xenoblade Chronicles X (2015): While the official size of the map is not publicly disclosed, some sources claim it to be around 400 square kilometers, making it slightly larger than BotW’s map. However, this size refers to the overall game map, not just the playable area.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011): While Skyrim’s map is often compared to Hyrule, its size is estimated to be around 150-200 miles (241-322 kilometers) east-west and 150-200 miles (241-322 kilometers) north-south, giving us a total land area of 30,000 square miles (77,890 square kilometers).
Conclusion
To summarize, Hyrule’s size measurements vary across games in the Zelda series. While Breath of the Wild’s map is around 33,328 square miles (86,161 square kilometers), Xenoblade Chronicles X’s map is around 400 square kilometers. For comparison, Skyrim’s map is estimated to be 30,000 square miles (77,890 square kilometers).