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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.
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 capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", 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, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
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
The straight-line distance from Miami to Tokyo is 12,004 km (7,459 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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