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Bangalore

741 km²

Hamburg

755 km²

Bangalore vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Bangalore vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Bangalore

India

Area741 km²
Population12.33M
Density16,640 /km²
Elevation920 m
Founded1537
Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m

Area Comparison

Bangalore is 1.0x smaller than Hamburg

Population Comparison

Bangalore has 6.5x more people than Hamburg

Is Bangalore Bigger Than Hamburg?

Yes — Hamburg is 1.0x larger than Bangalore by area. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Bangalore covers 741 km² (286 mi²) — a difference of 14 km².

To put Bangalore's size in perspective, its area of 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Hamburg at 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

In more relatable units, Bangalore's 741 km² is about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Hamburg works out to about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.

About Bangalore

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.

Known as "Bangalore", Bangalore covers 741 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1537. Bangalore is known for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, among other attractions.

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Also known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg has an area of 755 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, and much more.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

Population Density

Bangalore has a population density of 16,640 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Hamburg, with 2,530 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangalore is dramatically more crowded, with 6.6x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Bangalore is 6.6x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Bangalore

Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangalore bigger than Hamburg?
Hamburg is 1.0 times larger than Bangalore by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Bangalore spans 741 km², a difference of 14 km².
How many times does Bangalore fit inside Hamburg?
Bangalore (741 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.0x the area of Bangalore.
What is the population difference between Bangalore and Hamburg?
Bangalore has approximately 12.3 million people, while Hamburg has about 1.9 million. Bangalore has 10.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bangalore or Hamburg?
Bangalore is more densely populated with 16,640 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bangalore and Hamburg

The straight-line distance from Bangalore to Hamburg is 7,376 km (4,583 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 11m.

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