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Doha

132,000,000 km²

Seoul

605 km²

Doha vs Seoul - City Size Comparison

Doha vs Seoul - City Size Comparison

Doha

Qatar

Area132,000,000 km²
Population1.19M
Density0 /km²
Elevation0 m
Founded1850
Seoul

South Korea

Area605 km²
Population9.77M
Density16,149 /km²
Elevation38 m
Metro Pop.25.5M
Founded18 BC
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Doha is 218181.8x larger than Seoul

Population Comparison

Doha has 8.2x fewer people than Seoul

Is Doha Bigger Than Seoul?

Yes — Doha is 218181.8x larger than Seoul by area. Doha spans 132,000,000 km² (50,965,464 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 131,999,395 km². You could fit Seoul inside Doha approximately 218181 times.

Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.

In more relatable units, Doha's 132,000,000 km² is about 18,487,400,000 American football fields. Seoul works out to about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.

About Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha covers 132,000,000 km² with a population of 1.2 million. The city was established in 1850. Doha is known for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, among other attractions.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

About Seoul

Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population.

Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, Myeongdong shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.

Seoul Metropolitan Area emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind only NYC, Tokyo, LA, Paris, and London.

Population Density

Doha has a population density of 0 people per km² — a low-density, sprawling urban area. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with Infinityx the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Seoul fits inside Doha ~218181 times

Density Gap

Seoul is Infinityx more densely populated

History

Seoul is ~1,868 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Doha

Doha covers 132,000,000 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dublin (114,990,000 km²), Chennai (426,830,040 km²), Hangzhou (16,854 km²), Beijing (16,411 km²), or Brisbane (15,826 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Seoul

Seoul covers 605 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Chicago (606 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doha actually bigger than Seoul?
Doha is 218181.8 times larger than Seoul by area. Doha covers 132,000,000 km² while Seoul spans 605 km², a difference of 131,999,395 km².
How many times does Seoul fit inside Doha?
Seoul (605 km²) fits inside Doha (132,000,000 km²) approximately 218181 times. That means Doha is 218181.8x the area of Seoul.
What is the population difference between Doha and Seoul?
Seoul has approximately 9.8 million people, while Doha has about 1.2 million. Seoul has 8.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Doha or Seoul?
Seoul is more densely populated with 16,149 people per km², compared to 0 people per km².
Which city is older, Doha or Seoul?
Seoul is older, founded around -18, while Doha was established around 1850 — a difference of about 1868 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Doha and Seoul

The straight-line distance from Doha to Seoul is 7,101 km (4,412 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 51m.

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