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Germany
South Korea
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.5x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.7x fewer people than Seoul
In terms of area, Berlin is 1.5x the size of Seoul. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 287 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x 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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. It was founded around 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 3.1x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Berlin — a 8-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,255 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Seoul is 8,127 km (5,050 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 4m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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