New York vs London - City Size Comparison

Is New York Bigger Than London?

Yes — London is 2.0x larger than New York by area. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 789 km². You could fit New York inside London approximately 2 times.

About New York

The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.

More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Often called "The Big Smoke", London has an area of 1,572 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 43. Visitors come for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater London at 8,382 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 14.3 million.

Population Density

New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

New York has a humid subtropical climate while London experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in London, it's 7:00 AM in New York — a 5-hour time difference.