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Germany
Brazil
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.4x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.8x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Rio de Janeiro is 1.4x the size of Berlin. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 329 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Often called "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area covers 6,744 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Rio de Janeiro is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Berlin, it's 8:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Rio de Janeiro is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~328 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Rio de Janeiro is 10,009 km (6,219 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 16m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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