Berlin
892 km²
Taipei
272 km²
Germany
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Berlin is 3.3x larger than Taipei
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.4x more people than Taipei
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 3.3 times the area of Taipei. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 620 km². You could fit Taipei 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, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
In more relatable units, Berlin's 892 km² is about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. For Taipei, that's about 38,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 80 times the area of Central Park.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
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, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.
Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. The city dates back to 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101 tower, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Shilin Night Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).
Most of Taipei rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed bounded by narrow river valleys.
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Taipei metro area is also more populous, with 7.0 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Taipei in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Taipei averages 29°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Taipei, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Taipei fits inside Berlin ~3 times
Density Gap
Taipei is 2.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~472 years older
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
Taipei covers 272 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Edinburgh (259 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Munich (311 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Osaka (225 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Taipei is 8,958 km (5,566 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 2m.
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