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Area Comparison
Madrid is 1.3x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Madrid has 2.5x fewer people than New York
Yes — New York is 1.3x larger than Madrid by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 179 km².
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "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 2.2x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~772 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to New York is 5,768 km (3,584 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 17m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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