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Netherlands
Brazil
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 5.6x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 7.3x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Rio de Janeiro is 5.6x the size of Amsterdam. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,002 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Rio de Janeiro approximately 5 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Nicknamed "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area covers 6,744 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Rio de Janeiro is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while Amsterdam drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 8:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Rio de Janeiro ~5 times
Density Gap
Rio de Janeiro is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~290 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro is 9,577 km (5,951 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 46m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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