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Nigeria
Japan
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.9x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Lagos has 1.1x more people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Lagos. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Lagos covers 1,172 km² (453 mi²) — a difference of 1,022 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. The city dates back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 5.0x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 21.0 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Lagos — a 8-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Tokyo is 13,469 km (8,369 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 21m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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