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Netherlands
Austria
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.9x smaller than Vienna
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 2.2x fewer people than Vienna
Vienna is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Amsterdam. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 196 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "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, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Vienna metro area is also more populous, with 2.8 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Vienna is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
History
Vienna is ~1,775 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Vienna is 935 km (581 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 36m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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