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Kenya
Japan
Area Comparison
Nairobi is 3.2x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Nairobi has 3.0x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 3.2x larger than Nairobi by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 1,498 km². You could fit Nairobi inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Nairobi's size in perspective, its area of 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi covers 696 km² with a population of 4.7 million. The city was established in 1899. Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 19.5x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Nairobi has a population density of 6,796 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Nairobi in Africa versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 6:00 AM in Nairobi — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Nairobi fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Tokyo is ~442 years older
The straight-line distance from Nairobi to Tokyo is 11,248 km (6,989 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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