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Area Comparison
New York is 1.9x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
New York has 1.5x fewer people than São Paulo
In terms of area, São Paulo is 1.9x the size of New York. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 738 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Often called "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 20.1 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though New York is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus São Paulo in South America. 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 São Paulo, it's 10:00 AM in New York — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 1.3x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from New York to São Paulo is 7,686 km (4,776 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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