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Kyoto

828 km²

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369 km²

Kyoto vs Seattle - City Size Comparison

Kyoto vs Seattle - City Size Comparison

Kyoto

Japan

Area828 km²
Population1.46M
Density1,763 /km²
Founded794
Seattle

United States

Area369 km²
Population0.74M
Density2,005 /km²
Elevation40 m
Founded1851

Area Comparison

Kyoto is 2.2x larger than Seattle

Population Comparison

Kyoto has 2.0x more people than Seattle

Is Kyoto Bigger Than Seattle?

In terms of area, Kyoto is 2.2x the size of Seattle. Kyoto spans 828 km² (320 mi²) while Seattle covers 369 km² (142 mi²) — a difference of 459 km². You could fit Seattle inside Kyoto approximately 2 times.

To put Kyoto's size in perspective, its area of 828 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Seattle at 369 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul.

Kyoto's footprint is roughly about 116,000 American football fields, 14 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Seattle works out to about 52,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, officially Kyoto City , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people.

Known as "Thousand-Year Capital", Kyoto covers 828 km² with a population of 1.5 million. The city was established in 794. Kyoto is known for Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Gion geisha district, among other attractions.

More than half of Kyoto Prefecture's entire population lives within Kyoto City itself.

About Seattle

Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 780,995 in 2024, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington.

Also known as "The Emerald City", Seattle has an area of 369 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1851. Visitors come for Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Starbucks headquarters, and much more.

Seattle is Washington's most populous city with 780,995 residents in 2024, anchoring the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Kyoto has a population density of 1,763 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Seattle, with 2,005 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Seattle is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Seattle fits inside Kyoto ~2 times

History

Kyoto is ~1,057 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Kyoto

Kyoto covers 828 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), New York (783 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), or Bangalore (741 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Seattle

Seattle covers 369 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Portland (376 km²), Atlanta (348 km²), or Denver (401 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Kyoto or Seattle?
Kyoto is 2.2 times larger than Seattle by area. Kyoto covers 828 km² while Seattle spans 369 km², a difference of 459 km².
How many times does Seattle fit inside Kyoto?
Seattle (369 km²) fits inside Kyoto (828 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Kyoto is 2.2x the area of Seattle.
What is the population difference between Kyoto and Seattle?
Kyoto has approximately 1.5 million people, while Seattle has about 0.7 million. Kyoto has 0.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Kyoto or Seattle?
Seattle is more densely populated with 2,005 people per km², compared to 1,763 people per km².
Which city is older, Kyoto or Seattle?
Kyoto is older, founded around 794, while Seattle was established around 1851 — a difference of about 1057 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Kyoto and Seattle

The straight-line distance from Kyoto to Seattle is 8,001 km (4,971 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 55m.

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