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USA
Mexico
Area Comparison
Boston is 6.4x smaller than Mexico City
Population Comparison
Boston has 13.5x fewer people than Mexico City
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 6.4 times the area of Boston. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Boston covers 232 km² (90 mi²) — a difference of 1,253 km². You could fit Boston inside Mexico City approximately 6 times.
To put Boston's size in perspective, its area of 232 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Mexico City at 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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
Mexico's capital and largest city. Often called "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. It was established in 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Looking beyond city limits, the Boston metropolitan area covers 11,700 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Mexico City at 7,854 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 4.9 million.
Boston has a population density of 2,931 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Mexico City is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Boston (USA) and Mexico City (Mexico) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Boston has a humid continental climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions.
Size Ratio
Boston fits inside Mexico City ~6 times
Density Gap
Mexico City is 2.1x more densely populated
History
Mexico City is ~305 years older
The straight-line distance from Boston to Mexico City is 3,665 km (2,278 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 49m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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