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Germany
Japan
Area Comparison
Berlin is 2.5x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Berlin has 3.8x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Berlin. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 1,302 km². You could fit Berlin inside Tokyo approximately 2 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 3.6x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Berlin — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Tokyo ~2 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~220 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Tokyo is 8,916 km (5,540 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 59m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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