Johannesburg
1,644 km²
Munich
311 km²
South Africa
Germany
Area Comparison
Johannesburg is 5.3x larger than Munich
Population Comparison
Johannesburg has 3.2x more people than Munich
Johannesburg is significantly larger, covering 5.3 times the area of Munich. Johannesburg spans 1,644 km² (635 mi²) while Munich covers 311 km² (120 mi²) — a difference of 1,333 km². You could fit Munich inside Johannesburg approximately 5 times.
To put Johannesburg's size in perspective, its area of 1,644 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Munich at 311 km² is about 1.4x the size of Amsterdam.
Johannesburg's footprint is roughly about 230,000 American football fields, 28 times the area of Manhattan, or 16 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Munich, by comparison, equals about 44,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Monaco, or 91 times the area of Central Park.
Johannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg or "The City of Gold", is the most populous city in South Africa. The City of Johannesburg itself has a population of 5,538,596, while the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has a population of 6,599,190, making it one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and seat of the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court.
Known as "Jozi", Johannesburg covers 1,644 km² with a population of 4.8 million. The city was established in 1886. Johannesburg is known for Apartheid Museum, Soweto township, Constitutional Court, among other attractions.
Johannesburg ranks among the world's 100 largest urban areas, with a metro population of about 6.6 million.
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.
Also known as "Weltstadt mit Herz", Munich has an area of 311 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. The city dates back to 1158. Visitors come for Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, BMW headquarters, and much more.
Munich is the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with over 1.6 million residents.
Johannesburg has a population density of 2,920 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Munich, with 4,855 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Munich is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Munich fits inside Johannesburg ~5 times
Density Gap
Munich is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Munich is ~728 years older
Johannesburg covers 1,644 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bogotá (1,578 km²), London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), Houston (1,725 km²), or São Paulo (1,521 km²).
Munich covers 311 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Atlanta (348 km²), Taipei (272 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Philadelphia (370 km²).
The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Munich is 8,428 km (5,237 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 25m.
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