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Iran
Japan
Area Comparison
Tehran is 3.0x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Tehran has 1.5x fewer people than Tokyo
In terms of area, Tokyo is 3.0x the size of Tehran. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 1,464 km². You could fit Tehran inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Tehran's size in perspective, its area of 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Iran's capital and largest city. Known as "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran covers 730 km² with a population of 9.1 million. The city was established in 1524. Tehran is known for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
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. It was established in 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 6.1x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Tehran (Iran) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Tehran has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 6.5:00 AM in Tehran — a 5.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
5.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Tehran to Tokyo is 7,660 km (4,759 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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