New York
783 km²
Miami
143 km²
USA
USA
Area Comparison
New York is 5.5x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
New York has 19.0x more people than Miami
New York is significantly larger, covering 5.5 times the area of Miami. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 640 km². You could fit Miami inside New York approximately 5 times.
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
In more relatable units, New York's 783 km² is about 110,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. For Miami, that's about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park.
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
Known as "New York City", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
New York City sits on one of the world's largest natural harbors, which shaped its rise as America's commercial gateway.
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).
Also known as "Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Miami at 15,890 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 6.2 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. New York is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
Both New York and Miami are in USA, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while New York drops to 1°C.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside New York ~5 times
Density Gap
New York is 3.5x more densely populated
History
New York is ~272 years older
New York covers 783 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hamburg (755 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), Singapore (733 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from New York to Miami is 1,758 km (1,092 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 34m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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