Amsterdam
219 km²
Helsinki
214 km²
Netherlands
Finland
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.0x larger than Helsinki
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 1.3x more people than Helsinki
In terms of area, Amsterdam is 1.0x the size of Helsinki. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Helsinki covers 214 km² (83 mi²) — a difference of 5 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Helsinki at 214 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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. Helsinki, by comparison, equals about 30,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 63 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
Helsinki is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research.
Nicknamed "Daughter of the Baltic", Helsinki has an area of 214 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1550. Visitors come for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna fortress, Temppeliaukio Church, and much more.
Helsinki sits on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and serves as the capital of Finland's Uusimaa region.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Helsinki, with 3,224 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Amsterdam is slightly more compact.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Helsinki experiences warm-summer humid continental climate conditions.
Density Gap
Amsterdam is 1.3x more densely populated
History
Amsterdam is ~275 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).
Helsinki covers 214 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Helsinki is 1,501 km (933 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 16m.
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