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Indonesia
South Korea
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.1x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.1x more people than Seoul
Jakarta is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Seoul. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 57 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The 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), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "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 Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 25.5 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Seoul is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Jakarta (Indonesia) and Seoul (South Korea) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 10:00 AM in Jakarta — a 2-hour time difference.
History
Seoul is ~1,545 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Seoul is 5,296 km (3,291 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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