Denver
401 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
United States
Japan
Area Comparison
Denver is 5.5x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Denver has 19.4x fewer people than Tokyo
In terms of area, Tokyo is 5.5x the size of Denver. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Denver covers 401 km² (155 mi²) — a difference of 1,793 km². You could fit Denver inside Tokyo approximately 5 times.
To put Denver's size in perspective, its area of 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Picture Denver another way: its area is large enough to fit about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park. Tokyo works out to about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
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.
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.
Nicknamed "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 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.
Denver has a population density of 1,796 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
Denver has a cold semi-arid climate climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Denver fits inside Tokyo ~5 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 3.5x more densely populated
History
Tokyo is ~401 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).
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 Denver to Tokyo is 9,335 km (5,801 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 29m.
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