Amsterdam
219 km²
Buenos Aires
203 km²
Netherlands
Argentina
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.1x larger than Buenos Aires
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 3.3x fewer people than Buenos Aires
Yes — Amsterdam is 1.1x larger than Buenos Aires by area. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 16 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires at 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
Picture Amsterdam another way: its area is large enough to fit about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park. For Buenos Aires, that's about 28,000 American football fields, 100 times the area of Monaco, or 60 times the area of Central Park.
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
Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking. The city proper has a population of 3.1 million and its urban area has a population of 16.7 million, making it the 21st most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Also known as "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has an area of 203 km² and is home to 3.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1536. Visitors come for La Boca's Caminito, Recoleta Cemetery, Teatro Colón, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city according to the GaWC 2024 ranking.
Looking beyond city limits, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area covers 4,758 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires, with 15,074 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Buenos Aires in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Buenos Aires experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Buenos Aires is 3.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~261 years older
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).
Buenos Aires covers 203 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), Osaka (225 km²), or Boston (232 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires is 11,446 km (7,112 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 58m.
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