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Germany
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Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.1x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.3x fewer people than New York
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of New York. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 109 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 4.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Berlin, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 2.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~387 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to New York is 6,385 km (3,967 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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