Athens
39 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
Greece
Japan
Area Comparison
Athens is 56.3x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Athens has 21.8x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 56.3x larger than Athens by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Athens covers 39 km² (15 mi²) — a difference of 2,155 km². You could fit Athens inside Tokyo approximately 56 times.
To put Athens's size in perspective, its area of 39 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
In more relatable units, Athens's 39 km² is about 5,500 American football fields, 80 times the area of Vatican City, or 19 times the area of Monaco. Tokyo, by comparison, equals about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU).
Known as "Cradle of Western Civilization", Athens covers 39 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 7000 BC. Athens is known for Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Plaka neighborhood, among other attractions.
Athens is the southernmost capital on the European mainland and capital of the Attica region.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Also known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. The city dates back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Athens has a population density of 16,410 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Athens is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Athens has a Mediterranean climate climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Athens fits inside Tokyo ~56 times
Density Gap
Athens is 2.6x more densely populated
History
Athens is ~8,457 years older
Athens covers 39 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Manila (43 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Athens to Tokyo is 9,503 km (5,905 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 41m.
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