CartogramsSize comparison mapsSliderWorld Hawaii vs. The Great Lakes sans Mercator projection distortion April 22, 2016 Alex This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Hawaii is the 43rd-largest U.S. state by land area, coming in right behind Maryland and just in front of Massachusetts. Related Posts:Intentional homicide rateHow different map projection distorts the globeChickens Live stock data by countryMaps of the Great LakesAreal Distortions of Global Map ProjectionsBooks published per country per yearThe Oldest Cities in the U.S. MappedThe Best World Map Posters In 2025