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Nigeria
Iran
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.6x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Lagos has 1.7x more people than Tehran
Lagos is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Tehran. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 442 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. The city dates back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Lagos metropolitan area covers 2,706 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran, with 12,507 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 Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Tehran drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Lagos — a 2.5-hour time difference.
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Tehran is 5,859 km (3,641 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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