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Netherlands
UK
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 7.2x smaller than London
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 9.8x fewer people than London
London is significantly larger, covering 7.2 times the area of Amsterdam. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,353 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside London approximately 7 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, London at 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper).
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Nicknamed "The Big Smoke", London has an area of 1,572 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 43. Visitors come for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the London Underground.
London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863
Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though London is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and London (UK) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside London ~7 times
Density Gap
London is 1.4x more densely populated
History
London is ~1,232 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to London is 358 km (222 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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