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Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.2x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.3x more people than New York
Yes — New York is 1.2x larger than Jakarta by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 121 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
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 2.7x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Jakarta is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in New York — a 12-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to New York is 16,177 km (10,052 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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