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Russia
Japan
Area Comparison
Moscow is 11.2x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Moscow has 4.6x more people than Osaka
In terms of area, Moscow is 11.2x the size of Osaka. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 2,286 km². You could fit Osaka inside Moscow approximately 11 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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'
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Nicknamed "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. It was established in 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Moscow in Europe versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Moscow has a humid continental climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Osaka averages 28°C compared to 19°C in Moscow. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 6:00 AM in Moscow — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Moscow ~11 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 2.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~502 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Osaka is 7,337 km (4,559 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 8m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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