Houston
1,725 km²
Atlanta
348 km²
United States
United States
Area Comparison
Houston is 5.0x larger than Atlanta
Population Comparison
Houston has 4.6x more people than Atlanta
Yes — Houston is 5.0x larger than Atlanta by area. Houston spans 1,725 km² (666 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 1,377 km². You could fit Atlanta inside Houston approximately 4 times.
To put Houston's size in perspective, its area of 1,725 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Atlanta at 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam.
Houston's footprint is roughly about 242,000 American football fields, 29 times the area of Manhattan, or 16 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Atlanta works out to about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park.
Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.3 million at the 2020 census. The Greater Houston metropolitan area, at 7.8 million residents, is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the county seat of Harris County.
Known as "Space City", Houston covers 1,725 km² with a population of 2.3 million. The city was established in 1836. Houston is known for NASA Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston, Houston Astros, among other attractions.
Houston is the fourth-most populous US city with 2.3 million residents at the 2020 census, leading the entire South.
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.
Often called "The ATL", Atlanta has an area of 348 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1845. Visitors come for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, and much more.
Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.
Houston has a population density of 1,333 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Atlanta, with 1,437 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Atlanta is slightly more compact.
Size Ratio
Atlanta fits inside Houston ~4 times
Houston covers 1,725 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Riyadh (1,798 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bangkok (1,569 km²).
Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 km²).
The straight-line distance from Houston to Atlanta is 1,128 km (701 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 50m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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