Lisbon
100 km²
Miami
143 km²
Portugal
USA
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 1.4x smaller than Miami
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 1.3x more people than Miami
Yes — Miami is 1.4x larger than Lisbon by area. Miami spans 143 km² (55 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 43 km².
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Lisbon's 100 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 times the area of Central Park. Miami, by comparison, equals about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
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, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).
Also known as "Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 5.3x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lisbon is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 7:00 AM in Miami — a 5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~3,096 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
Miami covers 143 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Brussels (161 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Miami is 6,671 km (4,145 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 21m.
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