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London vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

London vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

London

UK

Area1,572 km²
Population8.98M
Density5,712 /km²
Elevation11 m
Metro Pop.14.3M
Founded43
Climateoceanic
Singapore

Singapore

Area733 km²
Population5.45M
Density7,435 /km²
Elevation15 m
Founded1819
Climatetropical rainforest

Area Comparison

London is 2.1x larger than Singapore

Population Comparison

London has 1.6x more people than Singapore

Is London Bigger Than Singapore?

London is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Singapore. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 839 km². You could fit Singapore inside London approximately 2 times.

To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Singapore at 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

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 Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Singapore is slightly more compact.

This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Singapore in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.

Climate & Time Zone

London has a oceanic climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while London drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 4:00 AM in London — a 8-hour time difference.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Singapore fits inside London ~2 times

Density Gap

Singapore is 1.3x more densely populated

Time Difference

8 hours apart

History

London is ~1,776 years older

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Distance Between London and Singapore

The straight-line distance from London to Singapore is 10,848 km (6,741 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 16m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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