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Thailand
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Area Comparison
Bangkok is 2.0x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 1.3x more people than New York
Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 2.0 times the area of New York. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 786 km². You could fit New York inside Bangkok approximately 2 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's midnight in New York — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
New York fits inside Bangkok ~2 times
Density Gap
New York is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
History
New York is ~158 years older
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to New York is 13,932 km (8,657 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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