Jakarta
662 km²
Bangkok
1,569 km²
Indonesia
Thailand
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 2.4x smaller than Bangkok
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.0x more people than Bangkok
Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 2.4 times the area of Jakarta. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 907 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Bangkok approximately 2 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Bangkok at 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London.
In more relatable units, Jakarta's 662 km² is about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan. For Bangkok, that's about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris.
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.
Known as "Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Also known as "City of Angels", Bangkok has an area of 1,569 km² and is home to 10.5 million people. It was established in 1782. Visitors come for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Bangkok, with 6,718 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Jakarta (Indonesia) and Bangkok (Thailand) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Bangkok experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Bangkok ~2 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.4x more densely populated
History
Jakarta is ~255 years older
Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Bangkok is 2,328 km (1,446 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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