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Nigeria
Russia
Area Comparison
Lagos is 2.1x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Lagos has 1.2x more people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Lagos. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Lagos covers 1,172 km² (453 mi²) — a difference of 1,339 km². You could fit Lagos inside Moscow approximately 2 times.
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Russia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. It was established in 1147. Visitors come for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 10:00 AM in Lagos — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lagos fits inside Moscow ~2 times
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.6x more densely populated
History
Moscow is ~325 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Moscow is 6,250 km (3,884 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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