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Philippines
Australia
Area Comparison
Manila is 287.6x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Manila has 2.9x fewer people than Sydney
In terms of area, Sydney is 287.6x the size of Manila. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 12,325 km². You could fit Manila inside Sydney approximately 287 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Nicknamed "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 19.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 100.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 10:00 AM in Manila — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Sydney ~287 times
Density Gap
Manila is 100.3x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~217 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Sydney is 6,268 km (3,895 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 52m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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