Bangkok
1,569 km²
Berlin
892 km²
Thailand
Germany
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 1.8x larger than Berlin
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 2.9x more people than Berlin
In terms of area, Bangkok is 1.8x the size of Berlin. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 677 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Berlin at 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City.
Bangkok's footprint is roughly about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Berlin works out to about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin has an area of 892 km² and is home to 3.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1237. Visitors come for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Berlin, with 4,092 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Berlin in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Berlin experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 6:00 AM in Berlin — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~545 years older
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Berlin is 8,603 km (5,346 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 37m.
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