Greater London has about 26.6 times the area of Manhattan. Selected basis: approximate values.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Both shapes share one area scale. Known rectangular footprints keep their physical sides. Other shapes are equal-area squares, not maps; they do not prove a physical fit.
1,572 km² - Area; rounded geography model.
Greater London is the administrative region encompassing the capital city of the United Kingdom and its surrounding districts.
A rounded 1,572 km² administrative-area reference. Urban-area definitions differ.
Defined examples — our methodology59.1 km² - Area; rounded geography model.
Manhattan is an island and borough of New York City, known as a major centre for finance, culture and media.
A rounded land-area anchor of 59.1 km²; borough water area is excluded.
Defined examples — our methodology
There’s always another scale
PlacesGreater London1,572 km²Greater London is the administrative region encompassing the capital city of the United Kingdom and its surrounding districts.
PlacesManhattan59.1 km²Manhattan is an island and borough of New York City, known as a major centre for finance, culture and media.
SportFootball pitch105 mA football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
SpaceEarth12,740 kmEarth is the rocky planet on which we live and the third planet from the Sun.
PlacesCentral Park3.41 km²Central Park is a large public park in the centre of Manhattan, New York City.Side by side
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
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