Helsinki
214 km²
Manila
43 km²
Finland
Philippines
Area Comparison
Helsinki is 5.0x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Helsinki has 2.7x fewer people than Manila
In terms of area, Helsinki is 5.0x the size of Manila. Helsinki spans 214 km² (83 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 171 km². You could fit Manila inside Helsinki approximately 4 times.
To put Helsinki's size in perspective, its area of 214 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Helsinki's footprint is roughly about 30,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 63 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Manila, by comparison, equals about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Helsinki is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research.
Known as "Daughter of the Baltic", Helsinki covers 214 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1550. Helsinki is known for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna fortress, Temppeliaukio Church, among other attractions.
Helsinki sits on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and serves as the capital of Finland's Uusimaa region.
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.
Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. The city dates 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.
Helsinki has a population density of 3,224 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 13.3x the population density.
Helsinki has a warm-summer humid continental climate climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Helsinki ~4 times
Density Gap
Manila is 13.3x more densely populated
Helsinki covers 214 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 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 Helsinki to Manila is 8,932 km (5,550 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 1m.
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