Berlin
892 km²
Minneapolis
149 km²
Germany
United States
Area Comparison
Berlin is 6.0x larger than Minneapolis
Population Comparison
Berlin has 8.5x more people than Minneapolis
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 6.0 times the area of Minneapolis. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Minneapolis covers 149 km² (58 mi²) — a difference of 743 km². You could fit Minneapolis inside Berlin approximately 5 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Minneapolis at 149 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Washington D.C..
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. Minneapolis, by comparison, equals about 21,000 American football fields, 74 times the area of Monaco, or 44 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.
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.
Also known as "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.
Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Berlin is slightly more compact.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Minneapolis experiences hot-summer humid continental climate conditions.
Size Ratio
Minneapolis fits inside Berlin ~5 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 1.4x more densely populated
History
Berlin is ~613 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).
Minneapolis covers 149 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Stockholm (188 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Minneapolis is 7,123 km (4,426 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 53m.
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