Amsterdam
219 km²
Osaka
225 km²
Netherlands
Japan
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.0x smaller than Osaka
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 3.0x fewer people than Osaka
Osaka is significantly larger, covering 1.0 times the area of Amsterdam. Osaka spans 225 km² (87 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 6 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 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. For Osaka, that's about 32,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 66 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
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2,816,247 as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban…
Also known as "Nation's Kitchen", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. It was established in 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Universal Studios Japan, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka is the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 5.1x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Osaka averages 28°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 4:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 8-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Osaka is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~630 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).
Osaka covers 225 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Boston (232 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Osaka is 9,215 km (5,726 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 20m.
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