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USA
USA
Area Comparison
Boston is 1.6x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
Boston has 1.5x more people than Miami
In terms of area, Boston is 1.6x the size of Miami. Boston spans 232 km² (90 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 89 km².
To put Boston's size in perspective, its area of 232 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
A historic city and academic center in the northeastern US. Known as "Beantown", Boston covers 232 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1630. Boston is known for Harvard & MIT, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MBTA (The T).
Boston's subway system (the T) opened in 1897, making it the oldest subway in North America
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Often called "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Boston at 11,700 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 4.9 million.
Boston has a population density of 2,931 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Miami is slightly more compact.
Both Boston and Miami are in USA, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Boston has a humid continental climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Boston drops to -1°C.
History
Boston is ~266 years older
The straight-line distance from Boston to Miami is 2,025 km (1,258 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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