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South Korea
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Seoul is 6.9x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Seoul has 22.7x more people than Zurich
Yes — Seoul is 6.9x larger than Zurich by area. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 517 km². You could fit Zurich inside Seoul approximately 6 times.
To put Seoul's size in perspective, its area of 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul covers 605 km² with a population of 9.8 million. The city was founded around 18 BC. Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Often called "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 8.8x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Seoul has a population density of 16,149 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Seoul in Asia versus Zurich in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Seoul has a humid continental climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Zurich — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Zurich fits inside Seoul ~6 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Seoul to Zurich is 8,770 km (5,449 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 49m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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