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Brussels

161 km²

Kuala Lumpur

243 km²

Brussels vs Kuala Lumpur - City Size Comparison

Brussels vs Kuala Lumpur - City Size Comparison

Brussels

Belgium

Area161 km²
Population1.26M
Density7,826 /km²
Elevation13 m
Founded1989
Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Area243 km²
Population1.98M
Density8,148 /km²
Elevation22 m
Metro Pop.8.4M
Founded1857
Climatetropical rainforest

Area Comparison

Brussels is 1.5x smaller than Kuala Lumpur

Population Comparison

Brussels has 1.6x fewer people than Kuala Lumpur

Is Brussels Bigger Than Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is significantly larger, covering 1.5 times the area of Brussels. Kuala Lumpur spans 243 km² (94 mi²) while Brussels covers 161 km² (62 mi²) — a difference of 82 km².

To put Brussels's size in perspective, its area of 161 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur at 243 km² is about 1.1x the size of Amsterdam.

Brussels's footprint is roughly about 23,000 American football fields, 80 times the area of Monaco, or 47 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Kuala Lumpur, by comparison, equals about 34,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Monaco, or 71 times the area of Central Park.

About Brussels

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 km (2.5 mi) south.

Known as "Capital of Europe", Brussels covers 161 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1989. Brussels is known for Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, among other attractions.

The Brussels-Capital Region comprises 19 municipalities and forms an enclave entirely within the Flemish Region.

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a federal territory of Malaysia. It is the most populous city in the country, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with a population of 2,075,600 as of 2024. Greater Kuala Lumpur, which itself includes the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 8.8 million people as of 2024. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Southeast Asia, in terms of both population and economic development.

Also known as "KL", Kuala Lumpur has an area of 243 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 1857. Visitors come for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Merdeka 118, and much more. Getting around is easy with the RapidKL (LRT, MRT & Monorail).

Kuala Lumpur packs 2.07 million people into just 243 km2, making it Malaysia's most populous city by far

Population Density

Brussels has a population density of 7,826 people per km² — a densely populated city. Kuala Lumpur, with 8,148 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Kuala Lumpur is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

History

Kuala Lumpur is ~132 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Brussels

Brussels covers 161 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), Miami (143 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Boston (232 km²), Edinburgh (259 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Taipei (272 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Brussels or Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 1.5 times larger than Brussels by area. Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² while Brussels spans 161 km², a difference of 82 km².
How many times does Brussels fit inside Kuala Lumpur?
Brussels (161 km²) fits inside Kuala Lumpur (243 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Kuala Lumpur is 1.5x the area of Brussels.
What is the population difference between Brussels and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur has approximately 2.0 million people, while Brussels has about 1.3 million. Kuala Lumpur has 0.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Brussels or Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is more densely populated with 8,148 people per km², compared to 7,826 people per km².
Which city is older, Brussels or Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is older, founded around 1857, while Brussels was established around 1989 — a difference of about 132 years.
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Distance Between Brussels and Kuala Lumpur

The straight-line distance from Brussels to Kuala Lumpur is 10,250 km (6,369 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 34m.

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