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Spain
Brazil
Area Comparison
Madrid is 2.5x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Madrid has 3.7x fewer people than São Paulo
In terms of area, São Paulo is 2.5x the size of Madrid. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 917 km². You could fit Madrid inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though São Paulo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus São Paulo 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 São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 8:00 AM in São Paulo — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
São Paulo is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~702 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to São Paulo is 8,385 km (5,210 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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