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Spain
Brazil
Area Comparison
Madrid is 2.0x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Madrid has 2.0x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Rio de Janeiro is 2.0x the size of Madrid. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 617 km². You could fit Madrid inside Rio de Janeiro approximately 2 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Nicknamed "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Rio de Janeiro is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 8:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Rio de Janeiro ~2 times
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~713 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is 8,139 km (5,058 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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