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Netherlands
South Korea
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 2.8x smaller than Seoul
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 10.6x fewer people than Seoul
In terms of area, Seoul is 2.8x the size of Amsterdam. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 386 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Seoul approximately 2 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. 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 Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. The city dates back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 4.5x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Seoul ~2 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,293 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Seoul is 8,556 km (5,317 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 34m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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