Atlanta
348 km²
Denver
401 km²
United States
United States
Area Comparison
Atlanta is 1.2x smaller than Denver
Population Comparison
Atlanta has 1.4x fewer people than Denver
Denver is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Atlanta. Denver spans 401 km² (155 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 53 km².
To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Denver at 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than 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. For Denver, that's about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 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.
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.
Also known as "Mile High City", Denver has an area of 401 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1858. Visitors come for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, and much more.
Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.
Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Denver, with 1,796 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Denver is slightly more compact.
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).
Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).
The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Denver is 1,947 km (1,210 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 47m.
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