San Francisco vs Milan
San Francisco is about 3.3× larger than Milan by administrative area. San Francisco (United States) covers 601 km² (232 mi²) with a population of 873,965, while Milan (Italy) covers 182 km² (70 mi²) with 1.4 million residents.
| Metric | San Francisco | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 601 km² | 182 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 232 mi² | 70 mi² |
| Population | 873,965 | 1,354,196 |
| Population density | 1,455 /km² | 7,454 /km² |
| Area ratio | San Francisco is ~3.3× larger by area than Milan. | |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco bigger than Milan?
Yes — San Francisco is about 3.3× larger by area: 601 km² vs 182 km².
How big is San Francisco?
San Francisco, United States, covers about 601 km² (232 mi²) of administrative area.
How big is Milan?
Milan, Italy, covers about 182 km² (70 mi²) of administrative area.
Which city has more people, San Francisco or Milan?
Milan has the larger population: 1.4 million vs 873,965. Population density is about 1,455 people/km² in San Francisco and 7,454 people/km² in Milan.
City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-18.
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