Bangkok vs Boston - City Size Comparison

Is Bangkok Bigger Than Boston?

Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 6.8 times the area of Boston. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Boston covers 232 km² (90 mi²) — a difference of 1,337 km². You could fit Boston inside Bangkok approximately 6 times.

About Bangkok

Thailand's capital and largest city. 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, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.

Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world

About Boston

A historic city and academic center in the northeastern US. Often called "Beantown", Boston has an area of 232 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1630. Visitors come for Harvard & MIT, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MBTA (The T).

Boston's subway system (the T) opened in 1897, making it the oldest subway in North America

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Boston metropolitan area covers 11,700 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 4.9 million.

Population Density

Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Boston, with 2,931 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Boston experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Boston drops to -1°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's midnight in Boston — a 12-hour time difference.