Sydney vs London - City Size Comparison

Is Sydney Bigger Than London?

Yes — Sydney is 7.9x larger than London by area. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while London covers 1,572 km² (607 mi²) — a difference of 10,796 km². You could fit London inside Sydney approximately 7 times.

About Sydney

Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Known as "The Harbour City", Sydney covers 12,368 km² with a population of 5.3 million. The city was established in 1788. Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Sydney Trains.

Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills

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. It was established in 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 Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater London at 8,382 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 5.3 million.

Population Density

Sydney has a population density of 429 people per km² — a low-density, sprawling urban area. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. London is dramatically more crowded, with 13.3x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Sydney has a humid subtropical climate while London experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 2:00 AM in London — a 10-hour time difference.