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UK
Switzerland
Area Comparison
London is 17.9x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
London has 20.9x more people than Zurich
London is significantly larger, covering 17.9 times the area of Zurich. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 1,484 km². You could fit Zurich inside London approximately 17 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Often called "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 6.3x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 1.4 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though London is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. London (UK) and Zurich (Switzerland) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Zurich fits inside London ~17 times
The straight-line distance from London to Zurich is 776 km (482 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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