Denver
401 km²
Munich
311 km²
United States
Germany
Area Comparison
Denver is 1.3x larger than Munich
Population Comparison
Denver has 2.1x fewer people than Munich
Denver is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Munich. Denver spans 401 km² (155 mi²) while Munich covers 311 km² (120 mi²) — a difference of 90 km².
To put Denver's size in perspective, its area of 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Munich at 311 km² is about 1.4x the size of Amsterdam.
In more relatable units, Denver's 401 km² is about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park. For Munich, that's about 44,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Monaco, or 91 times the area of Central Park.
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.
Known as "Mile High City", Denver covers 401 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1858. Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, among other attractions.
Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.
Often called "Weltstadt mit Herz", Munich has an area of 311 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. The city dates back to 1158. Visitors come for Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, BMW headquarters, and much more.
Munich is the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with over 1.6 million residents.
Denver has a population density of 1,796 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Munich, with 4,855 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Munich is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Munich is 2.7x more densely populated
History
Munich is ~700 years older
Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).
Munich covers 311 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Atlanta (348 km²), Taipei (272 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Philadelphia (370 km²).
The straight-line distance from Denver to Munich is 8,420 km (5,232 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 24m.
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