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Mexico
Kenya
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 2.1x larger than Nairobi
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 1.9x more people than Nairobi
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Nairobi. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 789 km². You could fit Nairobi inside Mexico City approximately 2 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Nairobi at 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City.
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Also known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 11.3x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 people per km² — a densely populated city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Nairobi in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a subtropical highland climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 3:00 AM in Mexico City — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Nairobi fits inside Mexico City ~2 times
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Mexico City is ~574 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Nairobi is 14,817 km (9,207 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 56m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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