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Germany
Nigeria
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.3x smaller than Lagos
Population Comparison
Berlin has 4.2x fewer people than Lagos
In terms of area, Lagos is 1.3x the size of Berlin. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 280 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Lagos at 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Also known as "Eko", Lagos has an area of 1,172 km² and is home to 15.4 million people. It was established in 1472. Visitors come for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lagos, with 13,131 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Lagos in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Lagos experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Berlin drops to 1°C.
Density Gap
Lagos is 3.2x more densely populated
History
Berlin is ~235 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Lagos is 5,196 km (3,228 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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