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Egypt
Japan
Area Comparison
Cairo is 1.4x larger than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.4x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Cairo is 1.4x larger than Tokyo by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Tokyo covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) — a difference of 891 km².
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 21.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 5:00 AM in Cairo — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~488 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Tokyo is 9,562 km (5,942 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 45m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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