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Atlanta

348 km²

Portland

376 km²

Atlanta vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

United States

Area376 km²
Population0.65M
Density1,729 /km²
Elevation152 m

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.1x smaller than Portland

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 1.3x fewer people than Portland

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Portland?

Yes — Portland is 1.1x larger than Atlanta by area. Portland spans 376 km² (145 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 28 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Portland at 376 km² is about 1.6x 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. Portland, by comparison, equals about 53,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park.

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 Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.

Often called "Rose City", Portland has an area of 376 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Visitors come for Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Washington Park, and much more.

Portland sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Portland, with 1,729 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Portland is slightly more compact.

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 Portland

Portland covers 376 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Atlanta (348 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta bigger than Portland?
Portland is 1.1 times larger than Atlanta by area. Portland covers 376 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 28 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Portland?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Portland (376 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Portland is 1.1x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Portland?
Portland has approximately 0.7 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Portland has 0.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Portland?
Portland is more densely populated with 1,729 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Atlanta and Portland

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Portland is 3,490 km (2,169 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 36m.

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