Amsterdam
219 km²
New York
783 km²
Netherlands
USA
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 3.6x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 9.1x fewer people than New York
In terms of area, New York is 3.6x the size of Amsterdam. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 564 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside New York approximately 3 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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. New York works out to about 110,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 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
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
Often called "New York City", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
New York City sits on one of the world's largest natural harbors, which shaped its rise as America's commercial gateway.
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 6.7x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside New York ~3 times
Density Gap
New York is 2.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~349 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).
New York covers 783 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hamburg (755 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), Singapore (733 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to New York is 5,863 km (3,643 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 24m.
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