Berlin
892 km²
Moscow
2,511 km²
Germany
Russia
Area Comparison
Berlin is 2.8x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Berlin has 3.4x fewer people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 2.8 times the area of Berlin. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 1,619 km². You could fit Berlin inside Moscow 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, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Picture Berlin another way: its area is large enough to fit about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. Moscow, by comparison, equals about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 times the area of Paris.
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.
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).
Also known as "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. The city dates back to 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Moscow is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) and Moscow (Russia) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 10:00 AM in Berlin — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Moscow ~2 times
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).
Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Moscow is 1,609 km (1,000 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 24m.
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