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Nigeria
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Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.5x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Lagos has 1.8x more people than New York
In terms of area, Lagos is 1.5x the size of New York. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 389 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 6.4x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Lagos is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Lagos, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Lagos is ~152 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to New York is 8,473 km (5,265 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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