Singapore
733 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
Singapore
Japan
Area Comparison
Singapore is 3.0x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Singapore has 2.6x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 3.0x larger than Singapore by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 1,461 km². You could fit Singapore inside Tokyo approximately 2 times.
To put Singapore's size in perspective, its area of 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
In more relatable units, Singapore's 733 km² is about 103,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. For Tokyo, that's about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along…
Known as "Lion City", Singapore covers 733 km² with a population of 5.5 million. The city was established in 1819. Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion statue, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is a city-state made up of one main island plus over 60 satellite islands and islets.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Nicknamed "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. The city dates back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Singapore has a population density of 7,435 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 Singapore is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Singapore (Singapore) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C.
Size Ratio
Singapore fits inside Tokyo ~2 times
History
Tokyo is ~362 years older
Singapore covers 733 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Tehran (730 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Singapore to Tokyo is 5,311 km (3,300 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 45m.
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