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Atlanta

348 km²

Hamburg

755 km²

Atlanta vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 2.2x smaller than Hamburg

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 3.8x fewer people than Hamburg

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Hamburg?

Hamburg is significantly larger, covering 2.2 times the area of Atlanta. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 407 km². You could fit Atlanta inside Hamburg approximately 2 times.

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Hamburg at 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

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. For Hamburg, that's about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.

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 Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Nicknamed "Gateway to the World", Hamburg has an area of 755 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, and much more.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Hamburg, with 2,530 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hamburg is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Atlanta fits inside Hamburg ~2 times

Density Gap

Hamburg 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 Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta actually bigger than Hamburg?
Hamburg is 2.2 times larger than Atlanta by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 407 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Hamburg?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Hamburg is 2.2x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Hamburg?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Hamburg has 1.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Hamburg?
Hamburg is more densely populated with 2,530 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Atlanta and Hamburg

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Hamburg is 7,323 km (4,550 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 7m.

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