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UK
Philippines
Area Comparison
London is 36.6x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
London has 4.9x more people than Manila
Yes — London is 36.6x larger than Manila by area. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,529 km². You could fit Manila inside London approximately 36 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
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
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient Seas", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. It was established in 1571. Visitors come for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 13.5x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 13.9 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 7.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
London has a oceanic climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while London drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 4:00 AM in London — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside London ~36 times
Density Gap
Manila is 7.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
London is ~1,528 years older
The straight-line distance from London to Manila is 10,735 km (6,670 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 8m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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