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Spain
Mexico
Area Comparison
Madrid is 2.5x smaller than Mexico City
Population Comparison
Madrid has 2.8x fewer people than Mexico City
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Madrid. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 881 km². You could fit Madrid inside Mexico City approximately 2 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Mexico City at 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Mexico's capital and largest city. Often called "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. It was established in 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Mexico City at 7,854 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Mexico City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Mexico City in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Mexico City ~2 times
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~473 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Mexico City is 9,063 km (5,631 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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