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Germany
Australia
Area Comparison
Berlin is 13.9x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.5x fewer people than Sydney
In terms of area, Sydney is 13.9x the size of Berlin. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 11,476 km². You could fit Berlin inside Sydney approximately 13 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Also known as "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 3.3x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Berlin is dramatically more crowded, with 9.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 3:00 AM in Berlin — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Sydney ~13 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 9.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~551 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Sydney is 16,094 km (10,001 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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