Athens
39 km²
Atlanta
348 km²
Greece
United States
Area Comparison
Athens is 8.9x smaller than Atlanta
Population Comparison
Athens has 1.3x more people than Atlanta
Atlanta is significantly larger, covering 8.9 times the area of Athens. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Athens covers 39 km² (15 mi²) — a difference of 309 km². You could fit Athens inside Atlanta approximately 8 times.
To put Athens's size in perspective, its area of 39 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Atlanta at 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam.
In more relatable units, Athens's 39 km² is about 5,500 American football fields, 80 times the area of Vatican City, or 19 times the area of Monaco. For Atlanta, that's about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU).
Known as "Cradle of Western Civilization", Athens covers 39 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 7000 BC. Athens is known for Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Plaka neighborhood, among other attractions.
Athens is the southernmost capital on the European mainland and capital of the Attica region.
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.
Also known as "The ATL", Atlanta has an area of 348 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 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.
Athens has a population density of 16,410 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Atlanta, with 1,437 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Athens is dramatically more crowded, with 11.4x the population density.
Size Ratio
Athens fits inside Atlanta ~8 times
Density Gap
Athens is 11.4x more densely populated
History
Athens is ~8,845 years older
Athens covers 39 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Manila (43 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 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 Athens to Atlanta is 9,125 km (5,670 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 14m.
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