Lima
2,672 km²
Madrid
604 km²
Peru
Spain
Area Comparison
Lima is 4.4x larger than Madrid
Population Comparison
Lima has 3.0x more people 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.
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.
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
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.
Lima has a desert climate climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Lima ~4 times
Density Gap
Madrid is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Madrid is ~683 years older
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).
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).
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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