Berlin
892 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
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.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Tokyo, that's about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
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.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Often called "Eastern Capital", 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, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
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
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).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Tokyo is 8,916 km (5,540 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 59m.
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