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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.
Third-largest city in the United States. 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 Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Also known as "Pearl of the Orient Seas", 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, San Agustin Church, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world
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
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Manila is 13,083 km (8,130 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 54m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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