UK
Singapore
Area Comparison
London is 2.1x larger than Singapore
Population Comparison
London has 1.6x more people 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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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