Did you know New York contains 920km (571miles) of shoreline

the exact length of New York's shoreline depends on how it's measured. Here's a breakdown of the two main methods:

Outer Coastline (Total Length): This considers the entire length of the coast, including offshore islands, bays, sounds, and inlets, all the way to a point where the water narrows to a specific width (often 100 feet). Using this method, New York has a significantly longer shoreline according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): 2,625 miles (4,225 kilometers). This includes the Atlantic Ocean coastline, Long Island Sound, and the shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario.

Land Bordering Water: This method focuses on the actual length of land directly bordering water bodies, excluding intricate details like inlets or bays. If you encountered the 920 kilometers (571 miles) figure, it's possible this method was used, resulting in a shorter measurement.