Cairo vs London - City Size Comparison

Is Cairo Bigger Than London?

In terms of area, Cairo is 2.0x the size of London. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while London covers 1,572 km² (607 mi²) — a difference of 1,513 km².

About Cairo

Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.

Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center

About London

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. It was established in 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 14.3 million.

Population Density

Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. London is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Cairo has a hot desert climate while London experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Cairo averages 29°C compared to 19°C in London. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 10:00 AM in London — a 2-hour time difference.