City Map Compare/Abu Dhabi vs Vienna
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Abu Dhabi

972 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Abu Dhabi vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

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

Austria

Area415 km²
Population1.98M
Density4,771 /km²
Elevation171 m
Metro Pop.2.8M
Founded500 BC
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Abu Dhabi is 2.3x larger than Vienna

Population Comparison

Abu Dhabi has 1.3x fewer people than Vienna

Is Abu Dhabi Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Abu Dhabi is 2.3x larger than Vienna by area. Abu Dhabi spans 972 km² (375 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 557 km². You could fit Vienna 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, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Abu Dhabi's 972 km² is about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Vienna works out to about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Vienna

Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.

Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population

Population Density

Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 3.0 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Abu Dhabi has a desert climate climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vienna fits inside Abu Dhabi ~2 times

Density Gap

Vienna is 3.0x more densely populated

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 Vienna

Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), or Seattle (369 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abu Dhabi bigger than Vienna?
Abu Dhabi is 2.3 times larger than Vienna by area. Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 557 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Abu Dhabi?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Abu Dhabi (972 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Abu Dhabi is 2.3x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Abu Dhabi and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Abu Dhabi has about 1.6 million. Vienna has 0.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Abu Dhabi or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 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 Vienna

The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Vienna is 4,238 km (2,633 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 29m.

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