Miami
143 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
USA
Japan
Area Comparison
Miami is 15.3x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Miami has 31.7x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 15.3 times the area of Miami. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 2,051 km². You could fit Miami inside Tokyo approximately 15 times.
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
In more relatable units, Miami's 143 km² is about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park. Tokyo works out to about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
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
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Also known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. The city dates back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Tokyo at 13,572 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Miami in North America versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's midnight in Miami — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Tokyo ~15 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Tokyo is ~439 years older
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).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Miami to Tokyo is 12,004 km (7,459 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 37m.
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