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Bogotá

1,578 km²

Copenhagen

91 km²

Bogotá vs Copenhagen - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Copenhagen - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

Area1,578 km²
Population8.03M
Density5,089 /km²
Elevation2,582 m
Founded1538
Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 17.3x larger than Copenhagen

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 12.0x more people than Copenhagen

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Copenhagen?

Yes — Bogotá is 17.3x larger than Copenhagen by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 1,487 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Bogotá approximately 17 times.

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Copenhagen at 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).

In more relatable units, Bogotá's 1,578 km² is about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. Copenhagen works out to about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco.

About Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.

Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Also known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen has an area of 91 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1167. Visitors come for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, and much more.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

Population Density

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Copenhagen, with 7,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Copenhagen is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Bogotá ~17 times

Density Gap

Copenhagen is 1.4x more densely populated

History

Copenhagen is ~371 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Bogotá

Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá bigger than Copenhagen?
Bogotá is 17.3 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 1,487 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Bogotá?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 17 times. That means Bogotá is 17.3x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Copenhagen?
Bogotá has approximately 8.0 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Bogotá has 7.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is more densely populated with 7,363 people per km², compared to 5,089 people per km².
Which city is older, Bogotá or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is older, founded around 1167, while Bogotá was established around 1538 — a difference of about 371 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bogotá and Copenhagen

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Copenhagen is 9,365 km (5,819 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 31m.

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