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Brazil
South Korea
Area Comparison
São Paulo is 2.5x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
São Paulo has 1.3x more people than Seoul
São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Seoul. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 916 km². You could fit Seoul inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put São Paulo's size in perspective, its area of 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Brazil's largest city and financial center. Known as "Sampa", São Paulo covers 1,521 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1554. São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
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. 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 Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 22.0 million.
São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 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 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — São Paulo in South America versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's midnight in São Paulo — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,572 years older
The straight-line distance from São Paulo to Seoul is 18,342 km (11,397 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~22h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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