Tokyo
2,194 km²
New York
783 km²
Japan
USA
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 2.8x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 1.7x more people than New York
Yes — Tokyo is 2.8x larger than New York by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 1,411 km². You could fit New York inside Tokyo approximately 2 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
In more relatable units, Tokyo's 2,194 km² is about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris. New York works out to about 110,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
Nicknamed "New York City", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
New York City sits on one of the world's largest natural harbors, which shaped its rise as America's commercial gateway.
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Tokyo at 13,572 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Tokyo in Asia versus New York in North 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 Tokyo, it's midnight in New York — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
New York fits inside Tokyo ~2 times
Density Gap
New York is 1.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Tokyo is ~167 years older
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
New York covers 783 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hamburg (755 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), Singapore (733 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to New York is 10,852 km (6,743 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 16m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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