Amsterdam
219 km²
Atlanta
348 km²
Netherlands
United States
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.6x smaller than Atlanta
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 1.8x more people than Atlanta
In terms of area, Atlanta is 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 129 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Atlanta at 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam.
Picture Amsterdam another way: its area is large enough to fit about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park. Atlanta, by comparison, equals about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam's historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning it the nickname Venice of the North
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.
Nicknamed "The ATL", Atlanta has an area of 348 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. It was established in 1845. Visitors come for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, and much more.
Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Atlanta, with 1,437 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Amsterdam is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Amsterdam is 2.9x more densely populated
History
Amsterdam is ~570 years older
Amsterdam covers 219 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Boston (232 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Atlanta is 7,061 km (4,387 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 48m.
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