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Indonesia
Kenya
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.1x smaller than Nairobi
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 2.2x more people than Nairobi
Nairobi is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Jakarta. Nairobi spans 696 km² (269 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 34 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Nairobi at 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City.
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
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Often called "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 9.2x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Nairobi in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 8:00 AM in Nairobi — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Jakarta is ~372 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Nairobi is 7,784 km (4,837 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 39m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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