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USA
Japan
Area Comparison
Miami is 1.6x smaller than Osaka
Population Comparison
Miami has 6.3x fewer people than Osaka
Osaka is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Miami. Osaka spans 225 km² (87 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 82 km².
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Known as "The Magic City", Miami covers 143 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1896. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Also known as "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 Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Osaka at 13,228 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Miami in North America versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Osaka, it's midnight in Miami — a 14-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Osaka is 4.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~1,251 years older
The straight-line distance from Miami to Osaka is 12,313 km (7,651 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 59m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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