Karachi
3,527 km²
Lima
2,672 km²
Pakistan
Peru
Area Comparison
Karachi is 1.3x larger than Lima
Population Comparison
Karachi has 1.5x more people than Lima
In terms of area, Karachi is 1.3x the size of Lima. Karachi spans 3,527 km² (1,362 mi²) while Lima covers 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) — a difference of 855 km².
To put Karachi's size in perspective, its area of 3,527 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Lima at 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Karachi's footprint is roughly about 494,000 American football fields, 60 times the area of Manhattan, or 33 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Lima, that's about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 times the area of Paris.
Karachi is the capital city of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the largest city in Pakistan and 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast and formerly served as the country's capital from 1947 to 1959. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion (PPP) as of 2021.
Known as "City of Lights", Karachi covers 3,527 km² with a population of 14.9 million. The city was established in 1729. Karachi is known for Port of Karachi, Mazar-e-Quaid mausoleum, Clifton Beach, among other attractions.
Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and the 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million.
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city.
Often called "City of Kings", Lima has an area of 2,672 km² and is home to 9.9 million people. The city dates back to 1535. Visitors come for Plaza Mayor de Lima, Miraflores district, Larco Museum, and much more.
Lima sprawls across the desert valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers along Peru's Pacific coast.
Karachi has a population density of 4,227 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lima, with 3,720 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Karachi is slightly more compact.
History
Lima is ~194 years older
Karachi covers 3,527 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hanoi (3,359 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Dubai (4,114 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), or Moscow (2,511 km²).
Lima covers 2,672 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), or Hanoi (3,359 km²).
The straight-line distance from Karachi to Lima is 15,981 km (9,930 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 18m.
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