Manila
43 km²
Miami
143 km²
Philippines
USA
Area Comparison
Manila is 3.3x smaller than Miami
Population Comparison
Manila has 4.2x more people than Miami
In terms of area, Miami is 3.3x the size of Manila. Miami spans 143 km² (55 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 100 km². You could fit Manila inside Miami approximately 3 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
Manila's footprint is roughly about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Miami, that's about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park.
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Manila covers 43 km² with a population of 1.9 million. The city was established in 1571. Manila is known for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).
Often called "Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 25.6x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 14.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Miami — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Miami ~3 times
Density Gap
Manila is 14.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
Manila is ~325 years older
Manila covers 43 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Athens (39 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
Miami covers 143 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Brussels (161 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Miami is 14,976 km (9,305 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 7m.
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