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Copenhagen

91 km²

Lagos

1,172 km²

Copenhagen vs Lagos - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen vs Lagos - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167
Lagos

Nigeria

Area1,172 km²
Population15.39M
Density13,131 /km²
Elevation41 m
Metro Pop.21.0M
Founded1472
Climatetropical savanna

Area Comparison

Copenhagen is 12.9x smaller than Lagos

Population Comparison

Copenhagen has 23.0x fewer people than Lagos

Is Copenhagen Bigger Than Lagos?

Yes — Lagos is 12.9x larger than Copenhagen by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 1,081 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Lagos approximately 12 times.

To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Lagos at 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin.

In more relatable units, Copenhagen's 91 km² is about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco. Lagos, by comparison, equals about 164,000 American football fields, 20 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen covers 91 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1167. Copenhagen is known for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, among other attractions.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

About Lagos

Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.

Often called "Lasgidi", Lagos has an area of 1,172 km² and is home to 15.4 million people. The city dates back to 1472. Visitors come for Victoria Island, Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).

Lagos is the most populous urban area on the African continent, with an estimated 17 to 21 million residents as of 2025.

Population Density

Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Lagos, with 13,131 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Lagos ~12 times

Density Gap

Lagos is 1.8x more densely populated

History

Copenhagen is ~305 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Lagos

Lagos covers 1,172 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), Rome (1,285 km²), or Los Angeles (1,302 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copenhagen bigger than Lagos?
Lagos is 12.9 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Lagos covers 1,172 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 1,081 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Lagos?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Lagos (1,172 km²) approximately 12 times. That means Lagos is 12.9x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Copenhagen and Lagos?
Lagos has approximately 15.4 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Lagos has 14.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Copenhagen or Lagos?
Lagos is more densely populated with 13,131 people per km², compared to 7,363 people per km².
Which city is older, Copenhagen or Lagos?
Copenhagen is older, founded around 1167, while Lagos was established around 1472 — a difference of about 305 years.
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Distance Between Copenhagen and Lagos

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Lagos is 5,526 km (3,434 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h.

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