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Atlanta

348 km²

Kyoto

828 km²

Atlanta vs Kyoto - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Kyoto - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

Japan

Area828 km²
Population1.46M
Density1,763 /km²
Founded794

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 2.4x smaller than Kyoto

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 2.9x fewer people than Kyoto

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Kyoto?

Yes — Kyoto is 2.4x larger than Atlanta by area. Kyoto spans 828 km² (320 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 480 km². You could fit Atlanta inside Kyoto approximately 2 times.

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Kyoto at 828 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. Kyoto works out to about 116,000 American football fields, 14 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 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 Kyoto

Kyoto, officially Kyoto City , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people.

Often called "Thousand-Year Capital", Kyoto has an area of 828 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. It was established in 794. Visitors come for Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Gion geisha district, and much more.

More than half of Kyoto Prefecture's entire population lives within Kyoto City itself.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Kyoto, with 1,763 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Kyoto is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Atlanta fits inside Kyoto ~2 times

History

Kyoto is ~1,051 years older

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 Kyoto

Kyoto covers 828 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), New York (783 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), or Bangalore (741 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Atlanta or Kyoto?
Kyoto is 2.4 times larger than Atlanta by area. Kyoto covers 828 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 480 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Kyoto?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Kyoto (828 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Kyoto is 2.4x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Kyoto?
Kyoto has approximately 1.5 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Kyoto has 1.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Kyoto?
Kyoto is more densely populated with 1,763 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
Which city is older, Atlanta or Kyoto?
Kyoto is older, founded around 794, while Atlanta was established around 1845 — a difference of about 1051 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Atlanta and Kyoto

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Kyoto is 11,302 km (7,023 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 48m.

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