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Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 3.3x smaller than Tehran
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 9.9x fewer people than Tehran
Yes — Tehran is 3.3x larger than Amsterdam by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 511 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Tehran 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, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. The city dates back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Amsterdam metropolitan area covers 2,580 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 3.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Tehran ~3 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 3.0x more densely populated
History
Amsterdam is ~249 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Tehran is 4,063 km (2,524 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 17m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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