Manila
43 km²
Moscow
2,511 km²
Philippines
Russia
Area Comparison
Manila is 58.4x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Manila has 6.8x fewer people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 58.4 times the area of Manila. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 2,468 km². You could fit Manila inside Moscow approximately 58 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Picture Manila another way: its area is large enough to fit about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. Moscow, by comparison, equals about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 times the area of Paris.
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.
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).
Also known as "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. The city dates back to 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 9.5x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 8.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 7:00 AM in Moscow — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Moscow ~58 times
Density Gap
Manila is 8.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~424 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).
Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Moscow is 8,257 km (5,131 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 13m.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.