Cairo vs Miami - City Size Comparison

Is Cairo Bigger Than Miami?

Cairo is significantly larger, covering 21.6 times the area of Miami. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 2,942 km². You could fit Miami inside Cairo approximately 21 times.

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 Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Nicknamed "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Cairo is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Cairo has a hot desert climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 5:00 AM in Miami — a 7-hour time difference.