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Germany
Argentina
Area Comparison
Berlin is 4.4x larger than Buenos Aires
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.2x more people than Buenos Aires
In terms of area, Berlin is 4.4x the size of Buenos Aires. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 689 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Berlin approximately 4 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires at 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Often called "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has an area of 203 km² and is home to 3.1 million people. It was established in 1536. Visitors come for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area covers 4,758 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires, with 15,074 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Buenos Aires in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Buenos Aires experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Berlin, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Buenos Aires fits inside Berlin ~4 times
Density Gap
Buenos Aires is 3.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~299 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Buenos Aires is 11,910 km (7,400 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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