Atlanta
348 km²
Boston
232 km²
United States
USA
Area Comparison
Atlanta is 1.5x larger than Boston
Population Comparison
Atlanta has 1.4x fewer people than Boston
Yes — Atlanta is 1.5x larger than Boston by area. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Boston covers 232 km² (90 mi²) — a difference of 116 km².
To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Boston at 232 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
In more relatable units, Atlanta's 348 km² is about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. Boston works out to about 32,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 68 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia.
Nicknamed "Beantown", Boston has an area of 232 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1630. Visitors come for Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, Harvard University, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MBTA (The T).
Boston covers just 125 km2 yet serves as the cultural and financial heart of all New England
Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Boston, with 2,931 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Boston is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Boston is 2.0x more densely populated
History
Boston is ~215 years older
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).
Boston covers 232 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Osaka (225 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), or Edinburgh (259 km²).
The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Boston is 1,507 km (936 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 16m.
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