Kuala Lumpur vs London - City Size Comparison

Is Kuala Lumpur Bigger Than London?

In terms of area, London is 6.5x the size of Kuala Lumpur. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² (94 mi²) — a difference of 1,329 km². You could fit Kuala Lumpur inside London approximately 6 times.

About Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's capital, known for the Petronas Twin Towers. Known as "KL", Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² with a population of 2.0 million. The city was established in 1857. Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang shopping, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the RapidKL (LRT, MRT & Monorail).

Kuala Lumpur means 'muddy confluence' in Malay, named for the meeting point of two rivers

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Often called "The Big Smoke", London has an area of 1,572 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. It was established in 43. Visitors come for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 3.0x larger than greater Kuala Lumpur at 2,793 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 8.4 million.

Population Density

Kuala Lumpur has a population density of 8,148 people per km² — a densely populated city. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Kuala Lumpur is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate while London experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Kuala Lumpur stays around 27°C while London drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Kuala Lumpur, it's 4:00 AM in London — a 8-hour time difference.