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Hamburg

755 km²

Melbourne

9,993 km²

Hamburg vs Melbourne - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Melbourne - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m
Melbourne

Australia

Area9,993 km²
Population5.08M
Density508 /km²
Elevation31 m
Metro Pop.5.1M
Founded1835
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 13.2x smaller than Melbourne

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 2.7x fewer people than Melbourne

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Melbourne?

Yes — Melbourne is 13.2x larger than Hamburg by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Hamburg covers 755 km² (292 mi²) — a difference of 9,238 km². You could fit Hamburg inside Melbourne approximately 13 times.

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.

In more relatable units, Hamburg's 755 km² is about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Melbourne works out to about 1,400,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Manhattan, or 95 times the area of Paris.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg covers 755 km² with a population of 1.9 million. Hamburg is known for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, among other attractions.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second most-populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.

Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1835. Visitors come for Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.

Melbourne's metropolitan area spans 9,993 square kilometers across 31 local government areas, making it Australia's second-most-populous city.

Population Density

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Hamburg is dramatically more crowded, with 5.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Hamburg fits inside Melbourne ~13 times

Density Gap

Hamburg is 5.0x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Melbourne

Melbourne covers 9,993 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Xi'an (10,097 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Chengdu (14,378 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamburg bigger than Melbourne?
Melbourne is 13.2 times larger than Hamburg by area. Melbourne covers 9,993 km² while Hamburg spans 755 km², a difference of 9,238 km².
How many times does Hamburg fit inside Melbourne?
Hamburg (755 km²) fits inside Melbourne (9,993 km²) approximately 13 times. That means Melbourne is 13.2x the area of Hamburg.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Melbourne?
Melbourne has approximately 5.1 million people, while Hamburg has about 1.9 million. Melbourne has 3.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Melbourne?
Hamburg is more densely populated with 2,530 people per km², compared to 508 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Hamburg and Melbourne

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Melbourne is 16,187 km (10,058 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 33m.

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