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UK
USA
Area Comparison
London is 11.0x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
London has 20.4x more people than Miami
In terms of area, London is 11.0x the size of Miami. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 1,429 km². You could fit Miami inside London approximately 10 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
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
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Also known as "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was established in 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater London at 8,382 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. London is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
London has a oceanic climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Summers are notably different: Miami averages 28°C compared to 19°C in London. When it's noon in London, it's 7:00 AM in Miami — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside London ~10 times
Density Gap
London is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
London is ~1,853 years older
The straight-line distance from London to Miami is 7,127 km (4,428 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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