City Map Compare/Lima vs Madrid
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Lima

2,672 km²

Madrid

604 km²

Lima vs Madrid - City Size Comparison

Lima vs Madrid - City Size Comparison

Lima

Peru

Area2,672 km²
Population9.94M
Density3,720 /km²
Elevation154 m
Founded1535
Climatedesert climate
Madrid

Spain

Area604 km²
Population3.33M
Density5,513 /km²
Elevation650 m
Metro Pop.6.8M
Founded852
Climatehot-summer Mediterranean

Area Comparison

Lima is 4.4x larger than Madrid

Population Comparison

Lima has 3.0x more people than Madrid

Is Lima Bigger Than Madrid?

Lima is significantly larger, covering 4.4 times the area of Madrid. Lima spans 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 2,068 km². You could fit Madrid inside Lima approximately 4 times.

To put Lima's size in perspective, its area of 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Lima's footprint is roughly about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Madrid works out to about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.

About Lima

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city.

Known as "City of Kings", Lima covers 2,672 km² with a population of 9.9 million. The city was established in 1535. Lima is known for Plaza Mayor de Lima, Miraflores district, Larco Museum, among other attractions.

Lima sprawls across the desert valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers along Peru's Pacific coast.

About Madrid

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).

Often called "La Villa y Corte", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. The city dates back to 852. Visitors come for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper

Population Density

Lima has a population density of 3,720 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Madrid is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Lima has a desert climate climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Madrid fits inside Lima ~4 times

Density Gap

Madrid is 1.5x more densely populated

History

Madrid is ~683 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Lima

Lima covers 2,672 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), or Hanoi (3,359 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Madrid

Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima actually bigger than Madrid?
Lima is 4.4 times larger than Madrid by area. Lima covers 2,672 km² while Madrid spans 604 km², a difference of 2,068 km².
How many times does Madrid fit inside Lima?
Madrid (604 km²) fits inside Lima (2,672 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Lima is 4.4x the area of Madrid.
What is the population difference between Lima and Madrid?
Lima has approximately 9.9 million people, while Madrid has about 3.3 million. Lima has 6.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Lima or Madrid?
Madrid is more densely populated with 5,513 people per km², compared to 3,720 people per km².
Which city is older, Lima or Madrid?
Madrid is older, founded around 852, while Lima was established around 1535 — a difference of about 683 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Lima and Madrid

The straight-line distance from Lima to Madrid is 9,510 km (5,909 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 41m.

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