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Bangkok

1,569 km²

Denver

401 km²

Bangkok vs Denver - City Size Comparison

Bangkok vs Denver - City Size Comparison

Bangkok

Thailand

Area1,569 km²
Population10.54M
Density6,718 /km²
Elevation2 m
Metro Pop.16.2M
Founded1782
Climatetropical savanna
Denver

United States

Area401 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,796 /km²
Elevation1,609 m
Founded1858
Climatecold semi-arid climate

Area Comparison

Bangkok is 3.9x larger than Denver

Population Comparison

Bangkok has 14.6x more people than Denver

Is Bangkok Bigger Than Denver?

Yes — Bangkok is 3.9x larger than Denver by area. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Denver covers 401 km² (155 mi²) — a difference of 1,168 km². You could fit Denver inside Bangkok approximately 3 times.

To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Denver at 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Bangkok's 1,569 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Denver, that's about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park.

About Bangkok

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.

About Denver

Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.

Also known as "Mile High City", Denver has an area of 401 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1858. Visitors come for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, and much more.

Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.

Population Density

Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Denver, with 1,796 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Bangkok is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Denver experiences cold semi-arid climate conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Denver fits inside Bangkok ~3 times

Density Gap

Bangkok is 3.7x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Bangkok

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Denver

Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangkok bigger than Denver?
Bangkok is 3.9 times larger than Denver by area. Bangkok covers 1,569 km² while Denver spans 401 km², a difference of 1,168 km².
How many times does Denver fit inside Bangkok?
Denver (401 km²) fits inside Bangkok (1,569 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Bangkok is 3.9x the area of Denver.
What is the population difference between Bangkok and Denver?
Bangkok has approximately 10.5 million people, while Denver has about 0.7 million. Bangkok has 9.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bangkok or Denver?
Bangkok is more densely populated with 6,718 people per km², compared to 1,796 people per km².
Which city is older, Bangkok or Denver?
Bangkok is older, founded around 1782, while Denver was established around 1858 — a difference of about 76 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bangkok and Denver

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Denver is 13,508 km (8,393 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 23m.

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