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USA
Iran
Area Comparison
New York is 1.1x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
New York has 1.1x fewer people than Tehran
New York is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Tehran. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 53 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Also known as "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 7.8x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 16.0 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Tehran is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 3.5:00 AM in New York — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from New York to Tehran is 9,855 km (6,124 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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