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New York vs Berlin

New York is about 1.4× larger than Berlin by administrative area. New York (United States) covers 1,224 km² (472 mi²) with a population of 8.8 million, while Berlin (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with 3.8 million residents.

Metric New York Berlin
Area 1,224 km² 891 km²
Area (mi²) 472 mi² 344 mi²
Population 8,804,190 3,782,202
Population density 7,195 /km² 4,244 /km²
Area ratioNew York is ~1.4× larger by area than Berlin.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York bigger than Berlin?

Yes — New York is about 1.4× larger by area: 1,224 km² vs 891 km².

How big is New York?

New York, United States, covers about 1,224 km² (472 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Berlin?

Berlin, Germany, covers about 891 km² (344 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, New York or Berlin?

New York has the larger population: 8.8 million vs 3.8 million. Population density is about 7,195 people/km² in New York and 4,244 people/km² in Berlin.

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