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USA
South Korea
Area Comparison
New York is 1.3x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
New York has 1.2x fewer people than Seoul
New York is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Seoul. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 178 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
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. Its history stretches 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 New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Seoul at 11,704 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 20.1 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's midnight in New York — a 14-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Seoul is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,642 years older
The straight-line distance from New York to Seoul is 11,053 km (6,868 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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