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Turkey
USA
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 7.0x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 1.9x more people than New York
Istanbul is significantly larger, covering 7.0 times the area of New York. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 4,678 km². You could fit New York inside Istanbul approximately 6 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Known as "The City on Two Continents", Istanbul covers 5,461 km² with a population of 15.5 million. The city was founded around 660 BC. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 15.5 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is dramatically more crowded, with 3.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Istanbul in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Istanbul has a oceanic climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 4:00 AM in New York — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
New York fits inside Istanbul ~6 times
Density Gap
New York is 3.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Istanbul is ~2,284 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to New York is 8,070 km (5,014 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 60m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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