Jakarta
662 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
Indonesia
Japan
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 3.3x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.3x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 3.3x larger than Jakarta by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 1,532 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
In more relatable units, Jakarta's 662 km² is about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan. Tokyo works out to about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.
Known as "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, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Often called "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 34.5 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Jakarta (Indonesia) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 10:00 AM in Jakarta — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.5x more densely populated
Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Tokyo is 5,782 km (3,593 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 18m.
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