How Big Is London?
London covers approximately 1,572 square kilometers (607 square miles). It is a city in United Kingdom. That's about 1.3 times the size of Los Angeles.
London on the Map
London's Geography
London is a city in United Kingdom. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Far Across Is London?
London stretches approximately 45 km (28 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 58 km (36 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.
Similar in Size
How Big Is London Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs London |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | 3.6× smaller |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 2.5× smaller |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 2× smaller |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | 23% smaller |
| London | 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) | — |
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London at a Glance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) |
| Country | United Kingdom |