City Map Compare/Abu Dhabi vs Warsaw
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Abu Dhabi

972 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Abu Dhabi vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

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

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Abu Dhabi is 1.9x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Abu Dhabi has 1.2x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Abu Dhabi Bigger Than Warsaw?

Abu Dhabi is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Warsaw. Abu Dhabi spans 972 km² (375 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 455 km².

To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Abu Dhabi another way: its area is large enough to fit about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Warsaw, by comparison, equals about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 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 Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Nicknamed "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Warsaw is 2.2x 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 Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Abu Dhabi or Warsaw?
Abu Dhabi is 1.9 times larger than Warsaw by area. Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 455 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Abu Dhabi?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Abu Dhabi (972 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Abu Dhabi is 1.9x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Abu Dhabi and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Abu Dhabi has about 1.6 million. Warsaw has 0.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Abu Dhabi or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 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 Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Warsaw is 4,173 km (2,593 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 25m.

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