Abu Dhabi
972 km²
Bangkok
1,569 km²
United Arab Emirates
Thailand
Area Comparison
Abu Dhabi is 1.6x smaller than Bangkok
Population Comparison
Abu Dhabi has 6.7x fewer people than Bangkok
Yes — Bangkok is 1.6x larger than Abu Dhabi by area. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² (375 mi²) — a difference of 597 km².
To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Bangkok at 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London.
In more relatable units, Abu Dhabi's 972 km² is about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Bangkok works out to about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² with a population of 1.6 million. Abu Dhabi is known for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, among other attractions.
Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Also known as "City of Angels", Bangkok has an area of 1,569 km² and is home to 10.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1782. Visitors come for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Bangkok, with 6,718 people per km², is a densely populated city. Bangkok is dramatically more crowded, with 4.2x the population density.
Abu Dhabi has a desert climate climate while Bangkok experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 4.2x more densely populated
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok is 4,967 km (3,087 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 21m.
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