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Huh, I always forget that a large chunk of Russia is part of Europe. I've never understood the demarcation between Europe and Asia, I think it should be considered one continent.
If we only count the EU (which I think most refer to when they say they're visiting "Europe"), it's a bit less than half the area at 4,225,104 km2. Maybe round up to 5,000,000 km and include Norway, the UK, and Switzerland, and maybe some of the Baltic states (would probably push to 5.5M km).
I think the reason it is considered a separate continent is due a western centric view, and not geographically motivated. If you look at it, it's mostly where the white people originally lived.
Also, the EU includes some overseas territories which aren't in Europe like Saint Martin and the Canary Islands.
Quick edit; from Saint Martin to Réunion is 13.600 km, and both are in the EU :p.
Apparently Guam to US Virgin Islands is 9,509.97 miles, or a bit over 15k km. 😜