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Portugal
South Korea
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 6.0x smaller than Seoul
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 17.8x fewer people than Seoul
Yes — Seoul is 6.0x larger than Lisbon by area. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 505 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Seoul approximately 6 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
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 3.9x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 3:00 AM in Lisbon — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Seoul ~6 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~1,182 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Seoul is 10,418 km (6,473 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 45m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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