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Berlin

892 km²

Copenhagen

91 km²

Berlin vs Copenhagen - City Size Comparison

Berlin vs Copenhagen - City Size Comparison

Berlin

Germany

Area892 km²
Population3.65M
Density4,092 /km²
Elevation34 m
Metro Pop.6.1M
Founded1237
Climateoceanic
Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167

Area Comparison

Berlin is 9.8x larger than Copenhagen

Population Comparison

Berlin has 5.4x more people than Copenhagen

Is Berlin Bigger Than Copenhagen?

Yes — Berlin is 9.8x larger than Copenhagen by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 801 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Berlin approximately 9 times.

To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Copenhagen at 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).

In more relatable units, Berlin's 892 km² is about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. For Copenhagen, that's about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco.

About Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.

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, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).

Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Nicknamed "City of Spires", Copenhagen has an area of 91 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1167. Visitors come for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, and much more.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

Population Density

Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Copenhagen, with 7,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Copenhagen is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Berlin ~9 times

Density Gap

Copenhagen is 1.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Berlin

Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin bigger than Copenhagen?
Berlin is 9.8 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Berlin covers 892 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 801 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Berlin?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Berlin (892 km²) approximately 9 times. That means Berlin is 9.8x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Berlin and Copenhagen?
Berlin has approximately 3.6 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Berlin has 3.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Berlin or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is more densely populated with 7,363 people per km², compared to 4,092 people per km².
Which city is older, Berlin or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is older, founded around 1167, while Berlin was established around 1237 — a difference of about 70 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Berlin and Copenhagen

The straight-line distance from Berlin to Copenhagen is 355 km (221 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~55m.

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