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Mexico
Japan
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 6.6x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 3.3x more people than Osaka
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 6.6 times the area of Osaka. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 1,260 km². You could fit Osaka inside Mexico City approximately 6 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Often called "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. The city dates back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Mexico City at 7,854 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 19.3 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 people per km² — a densely populated city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Osaka averages 28°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Osaka, it's midnight in Mexico City — a 15-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Mexico City ~6 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
15 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~680 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Osaka is 11,679 km (7,257 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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