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Germany
Japan
Area Comparison
Berlin is 4.0x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.3x more people than Osaka
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 4.0 times the area of Osaka. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 667 km². You could fit Osaka inside Berlin approximately 3 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Often called "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 3.5x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 3.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Osaka averages 28°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 4:00 AM in Berlin — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Berlin ~3 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 3.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~592 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Osaka is 8,817 km (5,478 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 52m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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