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Netherlands
Portugal
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 2.2x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 1.7x more people than Lisbon
Amsterdam is significantly larger, covering 2.2 times the area of Lisbon. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 119 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Amsterdam approximately 2 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Lisbon metropolitan area covers 3,015 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Lisbon metro area is also more populous, with 2.9 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Lisbon is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Lisbon (Portugal) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Amsterdam ~2 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.3x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~2,475 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Lisbon is 1,863 km (1,158 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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