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Egypt
South Korea
Area Comparison
Cairo is 5.1x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.0x more people than Seoul
Cairo is significantly larger, covering 5.1 times the area of Seoul. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 2,480 km². You could fit Seoul inside Cairo approximately 5 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. The city dates back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 21.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 4.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Cairo stays around 14°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 5:00 AM in Cairo — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Cairo ~5 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 4.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~987 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Seoul is 8,486 km (5,273 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 29m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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