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Germany
Indonesia
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.3x larger than Jakarta
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.9x fewer people than Jakarta
Yes — Berlin is 1.3x larger than Jakarta by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 230 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. The city dates back to 1527. Visitors come for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Jakarta in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Berlin — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 3.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~290 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Jakarta is 10,788 km (6,703 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 11m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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