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Atlanta

348 km²

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115 km²

Atlanta vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

Canada

Area115 km²
Population0.66M
Density5,739 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1886
ClimateMarine west coast climate

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 3.0x larger than Vancouver

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 1.3x fewer people than Vancouver

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Vancouver?

In terms of area, Atlanta is 3.0x the size of Vancouver. Atlanta spans 348 km² (134 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 233 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Atlanta approximately 3 times.

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

Picture Atlanta another way: its area is large enough to fit about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. Vancouver, by comparison, equals about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 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 Vancouver

Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.

Nicknamed "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.

Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Vancouver is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vancouver fits inside Atlanta ~3 times

Density Gap

Vancouver is 4.0x 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 Vancouver

Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta actually bigger than Vancouver?
Atlanta is 3.0 times larger than Vancouver by area. Atlanta covers 348 km² while Vancouver spans 115 km², a difference of 233 km².
How many times does Vancouver fit inside Atlanta?
Vancouver (115 km²) fits inside Atlanta (348 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Atlanta is 3.0x the area of Vancouver.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Vancouver?
Vancouver has approximately 0.7 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Vancouver has 0.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Vancouver?
Vancouver is more densely populated with 5,739 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Atlanta and Vancouver

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Vancouver is 3,603 km (2,239 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 44m.

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