London vs São Paulo - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than São Paulo?

In terms of area, London is 1.0x the size of São Paulo. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while São Paulo covers 1,521 km² (587 mi²) — a difference of 51 km².

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 São Paulo

Brazil's largest city and financial center. Also known as "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 14.3 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though São Paulo is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

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