London vs Madrid - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Madrid?

London is significantly larger, covering 2.6 times the area of Madrid. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 968 km². You could fit Madrid inside London approximately 2 times.

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

About Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Often called "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. The city dates back to 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 6.8 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though London is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

London has a oceanic climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions.