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Russia
South Korea
Area Comparison
Moscow is 4.2x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Moscow has 1.3x more people than Seoul
Yes — Moscow is 4.2x larger than Seoul by area. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 1,906 km². You could fit Seoul inside Moscow approximately 4 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Russia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Third Rome", Moscow covers 2,511 km² with a population of 12.5 million. The city was established in 1147. Moscow is known for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
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 2.0x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 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 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Moscow in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 6:00 AM in Moscow — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Moscow ~4 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,165 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Seoul is 6,606 km (4,104 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 16m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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