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Area Comparison
New York is 1.6x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
New York has 1.2x more people than Rio de Janeiro
Yes — Rio de Janeiro is 1.6x larger than New York by area. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 438 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Often called "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 13.5 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, it's 10:00 AM in New York — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 1.9x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from New York to Rio de Janeiro is 7,759 km (4,821 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 38m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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