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Argentina
USA
Area Comparison
Buenos Aires is 3.9x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Buenos Aires has 2.7x fewer people than New York
In terms of area, New York is 3.9x the size of Buenos Aires. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 580 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside New York approximately 3 times.
To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 3.7x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 15.2 million.
Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Buenos Aires is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Buenos Aires in South America versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Buenos Aires, it's 10:00 AM in New York — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Buenos Aires fits inside New York ~3 times
Density Gap
Buenos Aires is 1.4x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to New York is 8,526 km (5,298 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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