Bangkok
1,569 km²
Moscow
2,511 km²
Thailand
Russia
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 1.6x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 1.2x fewer people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Bangkok. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 942 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
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. Moscow, by comparison, equals about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 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.
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).
Often called "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. It was established in 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bangkok is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 8:00 AM in Moscow — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~635 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).
Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Moscow is 7,064 km (4,390 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 49m.
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