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Atlanta

348 km²

Oslo

454 km²

Atlanta vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.3x smaller than Oslo

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 1.4x fewer people than Oslo

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Oslo?

Yes — Oslo is 1.3x larger than Atlanta by area. Oslo spans 454 km² (175 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 106 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Oslo at 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul.

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. Oslo, by comparison, equals about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Nicknamed "Tigerstaden", Oslo has an area of 454 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1048. Visitors come for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and much more.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Oslo, with 1,586 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Oslo is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

History

Oslo is ~797 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 Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta actually bigger than Oslo?
Oslo is 1.3 times larger than Atlanta by area. Oslo covers 454 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 106 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Oslo?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Oslo (454 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Oslo is 1.3x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Oslo?
Oslo has approximately 0.7 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Oslo has 0.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Oslo?
Oslo is more densely populated with 1,586 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
Which city is older, Atlanta or Oslo?
Oslo is older, founded around 1048, while Atlanta was established around 1845 — a difference of about 797 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 Oslo

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Oslo is 7,080 km (4,400 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 50m.

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