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Area Comparison
Manila is 2.8x smaller than San Francisco
Population Comparison
Manila has 2.1x more people than San Francisco
Yes — San Francisco is 2.8x larger than Manila by area. San Francisco spans 121 km² (47 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 78 km². You could fit Manila inside San Francisco approximately 2 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, San Francisco at 121 km² is about 1.2x the size of Paris (city proper).
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
A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Also known as "SF", San Francisco has an area of 121 km² and is home to 0.9 million people. The city dates back to 1776. Visitors come for Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Cable cars, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BART & Muni.
San Francisco's 121 km² makes it one of the smallest major US cities by area
Looking beyond city limits, the San Francisco metropolitan area covers 6,984 km², which is 11.3x 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. San Francisco, with 7,190 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 6.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus San Francisco 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 San Francisco experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while San Francisco drops to 10°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in San Francisco — a 16-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside San Francisco ~2 times
Density Gap
Manila is 6.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
16 hours apart
History
Manila is ~205 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to San Francisco is 11,213 km (6,967 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 41m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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