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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.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. 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 Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", 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 Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
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
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to New York is 5,863 km (3,643 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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