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Miami

143 km²

Oslo

454 km²

Miami vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Miami vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Miami

USA

Area143 km²
Population0.44M
Density3,077 /km²
Elevation2 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1896
Climatetropical monsoon
Oslo

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048

Area Comparison

Miami is 3.2x smaller than Oslo

Population Comparison

Miami has 1.6x fewer people than Oslo

Is Miami Bigger Than Oslo?

In terms of area, Oslo is 3.2x the size of Miami. Oslo spans 454 km² (175 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 311 km². You could fit Miami inside Oslo approximately 3 times.

To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Oslo at 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul.

Miami's footprint is roughly about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Oslo works out to about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Miami

Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).

Known as "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 boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet

About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Also known as "Tigerstaden", Oslo has an area of 454 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1048. Visitors come for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and much more.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

Population Density

Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Oslo, with 1,586 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Miami is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Miami fits inside Oslo ~3 times

Density Gap

Miami is 1.9x more densely populated

History

Oslo is ~848 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Miami

Miami covers 143 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Brussels (161 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami bigger than Oslo?
Oslo is 3.2 times larger than Miami by area. Oslo covers 454 km² while Miami spans 143 km², a difference of 311 km².
How many times does Miami fit inside Oslo?
Miami (143 km²) fits inside Oslo (454 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Oslo is 3.2x the area of Miami.
What is the population difference between Miami and Oslo?
Oslo has approximately 0.7 million people, while Miami has about 0.4 million. Oslo has 0.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Miami or Oslo?
Miami is more densely populated with 3,077 people per km², compared to 1,586 people per km².
Which city is older, Miami or Oslo?
Oslo is older, founded around 1048, while Miami was established around 1896 — a difference of about 848 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Miami and Oslo

The straight-line distance from Miami to Oslo is 7,602 km (4,723 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 27m.

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