Abu Dhabi
972 km²
Lima
2,672 km²
United Arab Emirates
Peru
Area Comparison
Abu Dhabi is 2.7x smaller than Lima
Population Comparison
Abu Dhabi has 6.3x fewer people than Lima
In terms of area, Lima is 2.7x the size of Abu Dhabi. Lima spans 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) while Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² (375 mi²) — a difference of 1,700 km². You could fit Abu Dhabi inside Lima approximately 2 times.
To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Lima at 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Abu Dhabi's footprint is roughly about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Lima works out to about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 times the area of Paris.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² with a population of 1.6 million. Abu Dhabi is known for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, among other attractions.
Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city.
Nicknamed "City of Kings", Lima has an area of 2,672 km² and is home to 9.9 million people. The city dates back to 1535. Visitors come for Plaza Mayor de Lima, Miraflores district, Larco Museum, and much more.
Lima sprawls across the desert valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers along Peru's Pacific coast.
Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Lima, with 3,720 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lima is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities share a desert climate climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Abu Dhabi fits inside Lima ~2 times
Density Gap
Lima is 2.3x more densely populated
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
Lima covers 2,672 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), or Hanoi (3,359 km²).
The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Lima is 14,730 km (9,153 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 50m.
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