Loading map...
Loading map...
UAE
Nigeria
Area Comparison
Dubai is 3.5x larger than Lagos
Population Comparison
Dubai has 4.6x fewer people than Lagos
In terms of area, Dubai is 3.5x the size of Lagos. Dubai spans 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) while Lagos covers 1,172 km² (453 mi²) — a difference of 2,942 km². You could fit Lagos inside Dubai approximately 3 times.
To put Dubai's size in perspective, its area of 4,114 km² is roughly the same size as Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Lagos at 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin.
A global city and business hub in the Middle East. Known as "City of Gold", Dubai covers 4,114 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 1833. Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Dubai Metro.
Dubai went from a small fishing village to a global metropolis in just 50 years
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Also known as "Eko", Lagos has an area of 1,172 km² and is home to 15.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1472. Visitors come for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Lagos, with 13,131 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 16.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Dubai in Asia versus Lagos in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Dubai has a hot desert climate while Lagos experiences tropical savanna conditions. Summers are notably different: Dubai averages 36°C compared to 27°C in Lagos. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 9:00 AM in Lagos — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lagos fits inside Dubai ~3 times
Density Gap
Lagos is 16.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
Lagos is ~361 years older
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Lagos is 5,883 km (3,655 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.