Bangkok vs Nairobi - City Size Comparison

Is Bangkok Bigger Than Nairobi?

In terms of area, Bangkok is 2.3x the size of Nairobi. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 873 km². You could fit Nairobi inside Bangkok approximately 2 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 Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Also known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. It was established in 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 11.2x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 4.7 million.

Population Density

Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Bangkok averages 30°C compared to 20°C in Nairobi. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 8:00 AM in Nairobi — a 4-hour time difference.