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Australia
Japan
Area Comparison
Sydney is 5.6x larger than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Sydney has 2.6x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Sydney is 5.6x larger than Tokyo by area. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Tokyo covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) — a difference of 10,174 km². You could fit Tokyo inside Sydney approximately 5 times.
To put Sydney's size in perspective, its area of 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Known as "The Harbour City", Sydney covers 12,368 km² with a population of 5.3 million. The city was established in 1788. Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Nicknamed "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Sydney at 12,368 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Sydney has a population density of 429 people per km² — a low-density, sprawling urban area. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is dramatically more crowded, with 14.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Sydney in Oceania versus Tokyo 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.
Size Ratio
Tokyo fits inside Sydney ~5 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 14.8x more densely populated
History
Tokyo is ~331 years older
The straight-line distance from Sydney to Tokyo is 7,826 km (4,863 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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