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Brazil
Iran
Area Comparison
São Paulo is 2.1x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
São Paulo has 1.4x more people than Tehran
In terms of area, São Paulo is 2.1x the size of Tehran. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 791 km². You could fit Tehran inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put São Paulo's size in perspective, its area of 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
Brazil's largest city and financial center. Known as "Sampa", São Paulo covers 1,521 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1554. São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
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 São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 3.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 16.0 million.
São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — São Paulo in South America versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 5.5:00 AM in São Paulo — a 6.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
6.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from São Paulo to Tehran is 12,197 km (7,579 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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