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Thailand
Australia
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 7.9x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 2.0x more people than Sydney
Yes — Sydney is 7.9x larger than Bangkok by area. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 10,799 km². You could fit Bangkok inside Sydney approximately 7 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x 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 largest city, known for the Opera House. Nicknamed "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. The city dates back to 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Bangkok is dramatically more crowded, with 15.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 9:00 AM in Bangkok — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Bangkok fits inside Sydney ~7 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 15.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Sydney is 7,536 km (4,683 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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