Abu Dhabi
972 km²
Berlin
892 km²
United Arab Emirates
Germany
Area Comparison
Abu Dhabi is 1.1x larger than Berlin
Population Comparison
Abu Dhabi has 2.3x fewer people than Berlin
In terms of area, Abu Dhabi is 1.1x the size of Berlin. Abu Dhabi spans 972 km² (375 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 80 km².
To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Berlin at 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City.
Abu Dhabi's footprint is roughly about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Berlin, that's about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² with a population of 1.6 million. Abu Dhabi is known for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, among other attractions.
Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin has an area of 892 km² and is home to 3.6 million people. It was established in 1237. Visitors come for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Berlin, with 4,092 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Berlin is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Abu Dhabi has a desert climate climate while Berlin experiences oceanic conditions.
Density Gap
Berlin is 2.5x more densely populated
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Berlin is 4,634 km (2,880 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 57m.
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