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Portugal
Japan
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 21.9x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 25.4x fewer people than Tokyo
In terms of area, Tokyo is 21.9x the size of Lisbon. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 2,094 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Tokyo approximately 21 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Nicknamed "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 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 4.5x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 3:00 AM in Lisbon — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Tokyo ~21 times
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,657 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Tokyo is 11,143 km (6,924 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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