Miami
143 km²
Zurich
88 km²
USA
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Miami is 1.6x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Miami has 1.0x more people than Zurich
In terms of area, Miami is 1.6x the size of Zurich. Miami spans 143 km² (55 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 55 km².
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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. For Zurich, that's about 12,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Vatican City, or 44 times the area of Monaco.
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
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. As of the end of 2024, the municipality had a population of 436,551, while the urban area was home to 1.45 million people (2020), and the Zurich metropolitan area had a total population of 2.1 million (2020). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic.
Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 15 BC. Visitors come for Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and sits at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich in north-central Switzerland.
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 11.9x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Zurich is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Miami in North America versus Zurich in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Zurich drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Zurich, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Zurich is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Zurich is ~1,911 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).
Zurich covers 88 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Copenhagen (91 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
The straight-line distance from Miami to Zurich is 7,843 km (4,873 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 44m.
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