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Portugal
UK
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 15.7x smaller than London
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 16.3x fewer people than London
London is significantly larger, covering 15.7 times the area of Lisbon. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,472 km². You could fit Lisbon inside London approximately 15 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, London at 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper).
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Often called "The Big Smoke", London has an area of 1,572 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. The city dates back to 43. Visitors come for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the London Underground.
London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863
Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 2.8x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though London is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and London (UK) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while London experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside London ~15 times
History
Lisbon is ~1,243 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to London is 1,585 km (985 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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