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Germany
Australia
Area Comparison
Berlin is 11.2x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.4x fewer people than Melbourne
In terms of area, Melbourne is 11.2x the size of Berlin. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 9,101 km². You could fit Berlin inside Melbourne approximately 11 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Also known as "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Berlin is dramatically more crowded, with 8.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 3:00 AM in Berlin — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Melbourne ~11 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 8.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~598 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Melbourne is 15,973 km (9,925 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 18m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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