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Atlanta

348 km²

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517 km²

Atlanta vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

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

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.5x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 3.7x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Warsaw is 1.5x larger than Atlanta by area. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 169 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

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. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 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 Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Nicknamed "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Warsaw is 2.5x 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 Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta bigger than Warsaw?
Warsaw is 1.5 times larger than Atlanta by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 169 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Warsaw?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Warsaw is 1.5x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Warsaw has 1.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
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 Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Warsaw is 8,040 km (4,996 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 58m.

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