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Mexico
USA
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 8.4x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 13.3x more people than Washington D.C.
Yes — Mexico City is 8.4x larger than Washington D.C. by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 1,308 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Mexico City approximately 8 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Nicknamed "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Mexico City at 7,854 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 people per km² — a densely populated city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Mexico City is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Mexico City (Mexico) and Washington D.C. (USA) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Mexico City ~8 times
Density Gap
Mexico City is 1.6x more densely populated
History
Mexico City is ~465 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Washington D.C. is 3,032 km (1,884 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 4m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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