Amsterdam
219 km²
Berlin
892 km²
Netherlands
Germany
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 4.1x smaller than Berlin
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 4.0x fewer people than Berlin
Yes — Berlin is 4.1x larger than Amsterdam by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 673 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Berlin approximately 4 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Berlin at 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City.
In more relatable units, Amsterdam's 219 km² is about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park. Berlin, by comparison, equals about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam's historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning it the nickname Venice of the North
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. The city dates back to 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.
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Berlin, with 4,092 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Amsterdam is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Berlin (Germany) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Berlin ~4 times
Amsterdam covers 219 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Boston (232 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 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 Amsterdam to Berlin is 576 km (358 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 11m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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