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Germany
Kenya
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.3x larger than Nairobi
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.3x fewer people than Nairobi
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Nairobi. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 196 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Nairobi at 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City.
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
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Often called "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. It was established in 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 5.4x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Nairobi is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Nairobi in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Nairobi stays around 17°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 10:00 AM in Berlin — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Nairobi is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Berlin is ~662 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Nairobi is 6,371 km (3,959 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 60m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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