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Philippines
Kenya
Area Comparison
Manila is 16.2x smaller than Nairobi
Population Comparison
Manila has 2.6x fewer people than Nairobi
Yes — Nairobi is 16.2x larger than Manila by area. Nairobi spans 696 km² (269 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 653 km². You could fit Manila inside Nairobi approximately 16 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Nairobi at 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City.
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Known as "Pearl of the Orient Seas", 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, San Agustin Church, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.
At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Often called "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. It was established in 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background
Looking beyond city limits, the Nairobi metropolitan area covers 696 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 6.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Nairobi in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Manila averages 30°C compared to 20°C in Nairobi. When it's noon in Manila, it's 7:00 AM in Nairobi — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Nairobi ~16 times
Density Gap
Manila is 6.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Manila is ~328 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Nairobi is 9,416 km (5,851 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 35m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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