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USA
USA
Area Comparison
Miami is 1.2x larger than San Francisco
Population Comparison
Miami has 2.0x fewer people than San Francisco
In terms of area, Miami is 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Miami spans 143 km² (55 mi²) while San Francisco covers 121 km² (47 mi²) — a difference of 22 km².
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, San Francisco at 121 km² is about 1.2x the size of Paris (city proper).
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
A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Nicknamed "SF", San Francisco has an area of 121 km² and is home to 0.9 million people. It was established in 1776. Visitors come for Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Cable cars, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BART & Muni.
San Francisco's 121 km² makes it one of the smallest major US cities by area
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater San Francisco at 6,984 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. San Francisco, with 7,190 people per km², is a densely populated city. San Francisco is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
Both Miami and San Francisco are in USA, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while San Francisco experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Miami averages 28°C compared to 17°C in San Francisco. When it's noon in Miami, it's 9:00 AM in San Francisco — a 3-hour time difference.
Density Gap
San Francisco is 2.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
San Francisco is ~120 years older
The straight-line distance from Miami to San Francisco is 4,170 km (2,591 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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