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Kenya
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Area Comparison
Nairobi is 1.1x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Nairobi has 1.8x fewer people than New York
Yes — New York is 1.1x larger than Nairobi by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 87 km².
To put Nairobi's size in perspective, its area of 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi covers 696 km² with a population of 4.7 million. The city was established in 1899. Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Nairobi Commuter Rail.
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 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 25.0x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Nairobi has a population density of 6,796 people per km² — a densely populated city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Nairobi in Africa versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Nairobi stays around 17°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 4:00 AM in New York — a 8-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
New York is ~275 years older
The straight-line distance from Nairobi to New York is 11,843 km (7,359 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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