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Area Comparison
Barcelona is 7.8x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Barcelona has 5.0x fewer people than New York
New York is significantly larger, covering 7.8 times the area of Barcelona. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 682 km². You could fit Barcelona inside New York approximately 7 times.
To put Barcelona's size in perspective, its area of 101 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi's architecture. Known as "The City of Counts", Barcelona covers 101 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was founded around 230 BC. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).
Gaudí's Sagrada Família has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed around 2026
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Also known as "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 21.7x larger than greater Barcelona at 803 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 5.6 million.
Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Barcelona is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Barcelona in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Barcelona, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Barcelona fits inside New York ~7 times
Density Gap
Barcelona is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Barcelona is ~1,854 years older
The straight-line distance from Barcelona to New York is 6,166 km (3,831 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 45m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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