Chicago
606 km²
Manila
43 km²
USA
Philippines
Area Comparison
Chicago is 14.1x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Chicago has 1.5x more people than Manila
In terms of area, Chicago is 14.1x the size of Manila. Chicago spans 606 km² (234 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 563 km². You could fit Manila inside Chicago approximately 14 times.
To put Chicago's size in perspective, its area of 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Picture Chicago another way: its area is large enough to fit about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. For Manila, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.
Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Willis Tower, Millennium Park Bean, Navy Pier, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States with 2.74 million residents at the 2020 census.
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Also known as "Pearl of the Orient", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1571. Visitors come for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 45.4x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 9.5 million.
Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 9.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Chicago in North America versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Chicago has a humid continental climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Chicago — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Chicago ~14 times
Density Gap
Manila is 9.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Manila is ~262 years older
Chicago covers 606 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
Manila covers 43 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Athens (39 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Manila is 13,083 km (8,130 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 54m.
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