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UK
Australia
Area Comparison
London is 6.4x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
London has 1.8x more people than Melbourne
Yes — Melbourne is 6.4x larger than London by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while London covers 1,572 km² (607 mi²) — a difference of 8,421 km². You could fit London inside Melbourne approximately 6 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Often called "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater London at 8,382 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 5.1 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. London is dramatically more crowded, with 11.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 2:00 AM in London — a 10-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
London fits inside Melbourne ~6 times
Density Gap
London is 11.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
10 hours apart
History
London is ~1,792 years older
The straight-line distance from London to Melbourne is 16,904 km (10,503 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 23m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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