London vs Nairobi - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Nairobi?

In terms of area, London is 2.3x the size of Nairobi. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 876 km². You could fit Nairobi 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 Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Also known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 12.0x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 4.7 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

London has a oceanic climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 9:00 AM in London — a 3-hour time difference.