Bangkok
1,569 km²
Bogotá
1,578 km²
Thailand
Colombia
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 1.0x smaller than Bogotá
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 1.3x more people than Bogotá
In terms of area, Bogotá is 1.0x the size of Bangkok. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 9 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Bogotá at 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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. Bogotá works out to about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 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.
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.
Nicknamed "Athens of South America", Bogotá has an area of 1,578 km² and is home to 8.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1538. Visitors come for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, and much more.
Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Bogotá, with 5,089 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bangkok is slightly more compact.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 1.3x more densely populated
History
Bogotá is ~244 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).
Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Bogotá is 17,876 km (11,108 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 32m.
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