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Area Comparison
Manila is 18.2x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Manila has 4.5x fewer people than New York
In terms of area, New York is 18.2x the size of Manila. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 740 km². You could fit Manila inside New York approximately 18 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Also known as "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. It was established in 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 28.1x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 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. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus New York 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 New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in New York — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside New York ~18 times
Density Gap
Manila is 4.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Manila to New York is 13,673 km (8,496 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 35m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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