Bangalore
741 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
India
Japan
Area Comparison
Bangalore is 3.0x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Bangalore has 1.1x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 3.0 times the area of Bangalore. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Bangalore covers 741 km² (286 mi²) — a difference of 1,453 km². You could fit Bangalore inside Tokyo approximately 2 times.
To put Bangalore's size in perspective, its area of 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Bangalore's footprint is roughly about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Tokyo, by comparison, equals about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
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.
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.
Often called "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches 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.
Bangalore has a population density of 16,640 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Bangalore is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Bangalore fits inside Tokyo ~2 times
Density Gap
Bangalore is 2.6x more densely populated
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).
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 Bangalore to Tokyo is 6,658 km (4,137 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 20m.
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