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Hamburg

755 km²

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730 km²

Hamburg vs Tehran - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Tehran - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

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

Iran

Area730 km²
Population9.13M
Density12,507 /km²
Elevation1,189 m
Metro Pop.16.0M
Founded1524
Climatehot-summer Mediterranean

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 1.0x larger than Tehran

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 4.8x fewer people than Tehran

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Tehran?

Yes — Hamburg is 1.0x larger than Tehran by area. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 25 km².

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

Picture Hamburg another way: its area is large enough to fit about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Tehran works out to about 102,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 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 Tehran

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.

Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.

Tehran's metropolitan area holds 16.8 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo.

Population Density

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 4.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Tehran is 4.9x 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 Tehran

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamburg bigger than Tehran?
Hamburg is 1.0 times larger than Tehran by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Tehran spans 730 km², a difference of 25 km².
How many times does Tehran fit inside Hamburg?
Tehran (730 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.0x the area of Tehran.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Tehran?
Tehran has approximately 9.1 million people, while Hamburg has about 1.9 million. Tehran has 7.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Tehran?
Tehran is more densely populated with 12,507 people per km², compared to 2,530 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 Tehran

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Tehran is 3,755 km (2,333 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 55m.

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