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Russia
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Area Comparison
Moscow is 3.2x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Moscow has 1.5x more people than New York
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 3.2 times the area of New York. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 1,728 km². You could fit New York inside Moscow approximately 3 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
Russia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Third Rome", Moscow covers 2,511 km² with a population of 12.5 million. The city was established in 1147. Moscow is known for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Also known as "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. It was established in 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 3.0x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Moscow in Europe versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Moscow has a humid continental climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 4:00 AM in New York — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
New York fits inside Moscow ~3 times
Density Gap
New York is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~477 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to New York is 7,510 km (4,667 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 20m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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