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USA
South Korea
Area Comparison
Miami is 4.2x smaller than Seoul
Population Comparison
Miami has 22.2x fewer people than Seoul
Yes — Seoul is 4.2x larger than Miami by area. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 462 km². You could fit Miami inside Seoul approximately 4 times.
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Known as "The Magic City", Miami covers 143 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1896. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Often called "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. It was founded around 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 Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Seoul at 11,704 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 5.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Miami in North America versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's midnight in Miami — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Seoul ~4 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 5.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,914 years older
The straight-line distance from Miami to Seoul is 12,423 km (7,719 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 7m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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