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Indonesia
Brazil
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.8x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.6x more people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Rio de Janeiro is 1.8x the size of Jakarta. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 559 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Often called "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area covers 6,744 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 13.5 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 2:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 10-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
10 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Rio de Janeiro is 15,421 km (9,582 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 39m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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