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Netherlands
Japan
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 10.0x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 15.2x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 10.0 times the area of Amsterdam. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,975 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Tokyo approximately 10 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 5.3x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Tokyo averages 27°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Tokyo ~10 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~182 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Tokyo is 9,288 km (5,771 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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