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Mexico
USA
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 12.3x larger than San Francisco
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 10.6x more people than San Francisco
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 12.3 times the area of San Francisco. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while San Francisco covers 121 km² (47 mi²) — a difference of 1,364 km². You could fit San Francisco inside Mexico City approximately 12 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, San Francisco at 121 km² is about 1.2x the size of Paris (city proper).
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
A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Often called "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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater San Francisco at 6,984 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. San Francisco, with 7,190 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though San Francisco is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Mexico City (Mexico) and San Francisco (USA) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while San Francisco experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Mexico City, it's 10:00 AM in San Francisco — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
San Francisco fits inside Mexico City ~12 times
History
Mexico City is ~451 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to San Francisco is 3,038 km (1,887 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 4m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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