Bogotá
1,578 km²
Lima
2,672 km²
Colombia
Peru
Area Comparison
Bogotá is 1.7x smaller than Lima
Population Comparison
Bogotá has 1.2x fewer people than Lima
In terms of area, Lima is 1.7x the size of Bogotá. Lima spans 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) while Bogotá covers 1,578 km² (609 mi²) — a difference of 1,094 km².
To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Lima at 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Bogotá's footprint is roughly about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Lima, that's about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 times the area of Paris.
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.
Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.
Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.
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. Its history stretches 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.
Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Lima, with 3,720 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bogotá is slightly more compact.
Density Gap
Bogotá is 1.4x more densely populated
Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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 Bogotá to Lima is 1,893 km (1,177 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 44m.
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