Atlanta
348 km²
Helsinki
214 km²
United States
Finland
Area Comparison
Atlanta is 1.6x larger than Helsinki
Population Comparison
Atlanta has 1.4x fewer people than Helsinki
In terms of area, Atlanta is 1.6x the size of Helsinki. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Helsinki covers 214 km² (83 mi²) — a difference of 134 km².
To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Helsinki at 214 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
Atlanta's footprint is roughly about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Helsinki, that's about 30,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 63 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.
Helsinki is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research.
Also known as "Daughter of the Baltic", Helsinki has an area of 214 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1550. Visitors come for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna fortress, Temppeliaukio Church, and much more.
Helsinki sits on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and serves as the capital of Finland's Uusimaa region.
Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Helsinki, with 3,224 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Helsinki is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Helsinki is 2.2x more densely populated
History
Helsinki is ~295 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).
Helsinki covers 214 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Helsinki is 7,763 km (4,824 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 38m.
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