Berlin
892 km²
Denver
401 km²
Germany
United States
Area Comparison
Berlin is 2.2x larger than Denver
Population Comparison
Berlin has 5.1x more people than Denver
In terms of area, Berlin is 2.2x the size of Denver. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Denver covers 401 km² (155 mi²) — a difference of 491 km². You could fit Denver inside Berlin approximately 2 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Denver at 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Denver works out to about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.
Nicknamed "Mile High City", Denver has an area of 401 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1858. Visitors come for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, and much more.
Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Denver, with 1,796 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Berlin is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Denver experiences cold semi-arid climate conditions.
Size Ratio
Denver fits inside Berlin ~2 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 2.3x more densely populated
History
Berlin is ~621 years older
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).
Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Denver is 8,167 km (5,075 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 7m.
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