Loading map...
Loading map...
Indonesia
USA
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 4.6x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 24.0x more people than Miami
Jakarta is significantly larger, covering 4.6 times the area of Miami. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 519 km². You could fit Miami inside Jakarta approximately 4 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Also known as "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.5x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 5.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a tropical monsoon climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Miami — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Jakarta ~4 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 5.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
History
Jakarta is ~369 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Miami is 17,716 km (11,008 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 21m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.