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Atlanta

348 km²

Auckland

559 km²

Atlanta vs Auckland - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Auckland - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

Area348 km²
Population0.50M
Density1,437 /km²
Elevation225 m
Founded1845
Auckland

New Zealand

Area559 km²
Population1.47M
Density2,630 /km²
Elevation196 m
Founded1840

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.6x smaller than Auckland

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 2.9x fewer people than Auckland

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Auckland?

Auckland is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Atlanta. Auckland spans 559 km² (216 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 211 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Auckland at 559 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Picture Atlanta another way: its area is large enough to fit about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. Auckland works out to about 78,000 American football fields, 160 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Atlanta

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.

Known as "The ATL", Atlanta covers 348 km² with a population of 0.5 million. The city was established in 1845. Atlanta is known for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, among other attractions.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.

About Auckland

Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.

Nicknamed "City of Sails", Auckland has an area of 559 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. The city dates back to 1840. Visitors come for Sky Tower, Hauraki Gulf islands, Auckland Harbour Bridge, and much more.

Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in all of Oceania.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Auckland, with 2,630 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Auckland is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Auckland is 1.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Atlanta

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Auckland

Auckland covers 559 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Atlanta or Auckland?
Auckland is 1.6 times larger than Atlanta by area. Auckland covers 559 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 211 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Auckland?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Auckland (559 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Auckland is 1.6x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Auckland?
Auckland has approximately 1.5 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Auckland has 1.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Auckland?
Auckland is more densely populated with 2,630 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Atlanta and Auckland

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Auckland is 13,041 km (8,103 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 51m.

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