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USA
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Area Comparison
Boston is 5.4x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Boston has 2.7x fewer people than Manila
Boston is significantly larger, covering 5.4 times the area of Manila. Boston spans 232 km² (90 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 189 km². You could fit Manila inside Boston approximately 5 times.
To put Boston's size in perspective, its area of 232 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
A historic city and academic center in the northeastern US. Known as "Beantown", Boston covers 232 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1630. Boston is known for Harvard & MIT, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MBTA (The T).
Boston's subway system (the T) opened in 1897, making it the oldest subway in North America
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Also known as "Pearl of the Orient Seas", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. The city dates back to 1571. Visitors come for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Boston metropolitan area covers 11,700 km², which is 18.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 4.9 million.
Boston has a population density of 2,931 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 14.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Boston in North America versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Boston has a humid continental climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Boston drops to -1°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Boston — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Boston ~5 times
Density Gap
Manila is 14.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Boston to Manila is 13,563 km (8,427 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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