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Thailand
Australia
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 6.4x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 2.1x more people than Melbourne
In terms of area, Melbourne is 6.4x the size of Bangkok. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 8,424 km². You could fit Bangkok inside Melbourne approximately 6 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Nicknamed "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. It was established in 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Bangkok is dramatically more crowded, with 13.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Melbourne drops to 10°C. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 9:00 AM in Bangkok — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Bangkok fits inside Melbourne ~6 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 13.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Melbourne is 7,373 km (4,581 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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