City Map Compare/Hamburg vs Minneapolis
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Hamburg

755 km²

Minneapolis

149 km²

Hamburg vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

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

United States

Area149 km²
Population0.43M
Density2,886 /km²
Elevation264 m
Founded1850
Climatehot-summer humid continental climate

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 5.1x larger than Minneapolis

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 4.4x more people than Minneapolis

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Minneapolis?

Yes — Hamburg is 5.1x larger than Minneapolis by area. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Minneapolis covers 149 km² (58 mi²) — a difference of 606 km². You could fit Minneapolis inside Hamburg approximately 5 times.

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Minneapolis at 149 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Washington D.C..

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. Minneapolis works out to about 21,000 American football fields, 74 times the area of Monaco, or 44 times the area of Central Park.

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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.

Nicknamed "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.

Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.

Population Density

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Minneapolis is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Minneapolis fits inside Hamburg ~5 times

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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis covers 149 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Stockholm (188 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Hamburg or Minneapolis?
Hamburg is 5.1 times larger than Minneapolis by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Minneapolis spans 149 km², a difference of 606 km².
How many times does Minneapolis fit inside Hamburg?
Minneapolis (149 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Hamburg is 5.1x the area of Minneapolis.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Minneapolis?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Minneapolis has about 0.4 million. Hamburg has 1.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is more densely populated with 2,886 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Minneapolis

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Minneapolis is 6,875 km (4,272 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 35m.

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