City Map Compare/Abu Dhabi vs Portland
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Abu Dhabi

972 km²

Portland

376 km²

Abu Dhabi vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Area972 km²
Population1.57M
Density1,615 /km²
Elevation14 m
Climatedesert climate
Portland

United States

Area376 km²
Population0.65M
Density1,729 /km²
Elevation152 m

Area Comparison

Abu Dhabi is 2.6x larger than Portland

Population Comparison

Abu Dhabi has 2.4x more people than Portland

Is Abu Dhabi Bigger Than Portland?

Yes — Abu Dhabi is 2.6x larger than Portland by area. Abu Dhabi spans 972 km² (375 mi²) while Portland covers 376 km² (145 mi²) — a difference of 596 km². You could fit Portland inside Abu Dhabi approximately 2 times.

To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Portland at 376 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul.

Abu Dhabi's footprint is roughly about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Portland, that's about 53,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park.

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.

Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² with a population of 1.6 million. Abu Dhabi is known for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, among other attractions.

Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.

About Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.

Nicknamed "Rose City", Portland has an area of 376 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Visitors come for Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Washington Park, and much more.

Portland sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Portland, with 1,729 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Portland is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Portland fits inside Abu Dhabi ~2 times

Cities Similar in Size to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Portland

Portland covers 376 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Atlanta (348 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abu Dhabi actually bigger than Portland?
Abu Dhabi is 2.6 times larger than Portland by area. Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² while Portland spans 376 km², a difference of 596 km².
How many times does Portland fit inside Abu Dhabi?
Portland (376 km²) fits inside Abu Dhabi (972 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Abu Dhabi is 2.6x the area of Portland.
What is the population difference between Abu Dhabi and Portland?
Abu Dhabi has approximately 1.6 million people, while Portland has about 0.7 million. Abu Dhabi has 0.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Abu Dhabi or Portland?
Portland is more densely populated with 1,729 people per km², compared to 1,615 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Abu Dhabi and Portland

The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Portland is 12,227 km (7,598 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 53m.

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