Miami vs São Paulo - City Size Comparison

Is Miami Bigger Than São Paulo?

Yes — São Paulo is 10.6x larger than Miami by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 1,378 km². You could fit Miami inside São Paulo approximately 10 times.

About Miami

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

About São Paulo

Brazil's largest city and financial center. Often called "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 10:00 AM in Miami — a 2-hour time difference.