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Germany
Iran
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.2x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.5x fewer people than Tehran
Berlin is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Tehran. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 162 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as 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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. The city dates back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Berlin — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 3.1x more densely populated
History
Berlin is ~287 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Tehran is 3,505 km (2,178 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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