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Spain
Japan
Area Comparison
Madrid is 3.6x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Madrid has 4.2x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 3.6 times the area of Madrid. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1,590 km². You could fit Madrid inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", 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, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Madrid — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~605 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Tokyo is 10,762 km (6,687 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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