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Egypt
Mexico
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.1x larger than Mexico City
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.1x more people than Mexico City
In terms of area, Cairo is 2.1x the size of Mexico City. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Mexico City covers 1,485 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 1,600 km². You could fit Mexico City inside Cairo approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Mexico City at 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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
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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 21.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 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 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Mexico City in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Cairo averages 29°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 4:00 AM in Mexico City — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mexico City fits inside Cairo ~2 times
Density Gap
Mexico City is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~356 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Mexico City is 12,369 km (7,685 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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