Atlanta
348 km²
Edinburgh
259 km²
United States
United Kingdom
Area Comparison
Atlanta is 1.3x larger than Edinburgh
Population Comparison
Atlanta has 1.0x more people than Edinburgh
Atlanta is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Edinburgh. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Edinburgh covers 259 km² (100 mi²) — a difference of 89 km².
To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Edinburgh at 259 km² is about 1.2x the size of 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. Edinburgh, by comparison, equals about 36,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 76 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.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most-populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most-populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.
Also known as "Auld Reekie", Edinburgh has an area of 259 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. The city dates back to 601. Visitors come for Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, and much more.
Edinburgh is bounded by the Firth of Forth to the north and the Pentland Hills to the south.
Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Edinburgh, with 1,892 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Edinburgh is slightly more compact.
Density Gap
Edinburgh is 1.3x more densely populated
History
Edinburgh is ~1,244 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).
Edinburgh covers 259 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Taipei (272 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Boston (232 km²), Osaka (225 km²), or Amsterdam (219 km²).
The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Edinburgh is 6,437 km (4,000 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 4m.
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