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Japan
Area Comparison
New York is 3.5x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
New York has 3.0x more people than Osaka
Yes — New York is 3.5x larger than Osaka by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 558 km². You could fit Osaka inside New York approximately 3 times.
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Often called "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 New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Osaka at 13,228 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 19.3 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Osaka is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Osaka, it's midnight in New York — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside New York ~3 times
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~979 years older
The straight-line distance from New York to Osaka is 11,103 km (6,899 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 34m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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