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Germany
Egypt
Area Comparison
Berlin is 3.5x smaller than Cairo
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.8x fewer people than Cairo
Yes — Cairo is 3.5x larger than Berlin by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 2,193 km². You could fit Berlin inside Cairo approximately 3 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Cairo at 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg.
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
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo has an area of 3,085 km² and is home to 10.1 million people. The city dates back to 969. Visitors come for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
Looking beyond city limits, the Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Cairo, with 3,274 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Berlin is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Cairo in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Cairo experiences hot desert conditions. Summers are notably different: Cairo averages 29°C compared to 19°C in Berlin.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Cairo ~3 times
History
Cairo is ~268 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Cairo is 2,892 km (1,797 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 54m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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