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Atlanta

348 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Atlanta vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

Area348 km²
Population0.50M
Density1,437 /km²
Elevation225 m
Founded1845
Vienna

Austria

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

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.2x smaller than Vienna

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 4.0x fewer people than Vienna

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Vienna?

Vienna is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Atlanta. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 67 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Atlanta's 348 km² is about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. For Vienna, that's about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

About Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.

Known as "The ATL", Atlanta covers 348 km² with a population of 0.5 million. The city was established in 1845. Atlanta is known for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, among other attractions.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.

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.

Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches 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

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 3.3x more densely populated

History

Vienna is ~2,345 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Atlanta

Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 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

Which is larger, Atlanta or Vienna?
Vienna is 1.2 times larger than Atlanta by area. Vienna covers 415 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 67 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Vienna?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Vienna (415 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Vienna is 1.2x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Vienna has 1.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
Which city is older, Atlanta or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Atlanta was established around 1845 — a difference of about 2345 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Atlanta and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Vienna is 7,995 km (4,968 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 54m.

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