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Copenhagen

91 km²

Karachi

3,527 km²

Copenhagen vs Karachi - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen vs Karachi - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167
Karachi

Pakistan

Area3,527 km²
Population14.91M
Density4,227 /km²
Elevation8 m
Founded1729

Area Comparison

Copenhagen is 38.8x smaller than Karachi

Population Comparison

Copenhagen has 22.3x fewer people than Karachi

Is Copenhagen Bigger Than Karachi?

Yes — Karachi is 38.8x larger than Copenhagen by area. Karachi spans 3,527 km² (1,362 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 3,436 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Karachi approximately 38 times.

To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Karachi at 3,527 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Rhode Island.

Copenhagen's footprint is roughly about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Karachi, that's about 494,000 American football fields, 60 times the area of Manhattan, or 33 times the area of Paris.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen covers 91 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1167. Copenhagen is known for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, among other attractions.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

About Karachi

Karachi is the capital city of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the largest city in Pakistan and 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast and formerly served as the country's capital from 1947 to 1959. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion (PPP) as of 2021.

Nicknamed "City of Lights", Karachi has an area of 3,527 km² and is home to 14.9 million people. It was established in 1729. Visitors come for Port of Karachi, Mazar-e-Quaid mausoleum, Clifton Beach, and much more.

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and the 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million.

Population Density

Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Karachi, with 4,227 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Copenhagen is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Karachi ~38 times

Density Gap

Copenhagen is 1.7x more densely populated

History

Copenhagen is ~562 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Karachi

Karachi covers 3,527 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hanoi (3,359 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Dubai (4,114 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), or Moscow (2,511 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Copenhagen or Karachi?
Karachi is 38.8 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Karachi covers 3,527 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 3,436 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Karachi?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Karachi (3,527 km²) approximately 38 times. That means Karachi is 38.8x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Copenhagen and Karachi?
Karachi has approximately 14.9 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Karachi has 14.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Copenhagen or Karachi?
Copenhagen is more densely populated with 7,363 people per km², compared to 4,227 people per km².
Which city is older, Copenhagen or Karachi?
Copenhagen is older, founded around 1167, while Karachi was established around 1729 — a difference of about 562 years.
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Distance Between Copenhagen and Karachi

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Karachi is 5,544 km (3,445 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 1m.

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