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Thailand
USA
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 8.9x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 15.3x more people than Washington D.C.
In terms of area, Bangkok is 8.9x the size of Washington D.C.. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 1,392 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Bangkok approximately 8 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Nicknamed "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Washington D.C. drops to 2°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's midnight in Washington D.C. — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Bangkok ~8 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 1.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Washington D.C. is 14,154 km (8,795 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 9m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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