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Indonesia
Brazil
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 2.3x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.2x fewer people than São Paulo
São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 2.3 times the area of Jakarta. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 859 km². You could fit Jakarta inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Also known as "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 22.0 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus São Paulo 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 São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 2:00 AM in São Paulo — a 10-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
10 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to São Paulo is 15,629 km (9,711 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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