Auckland
559 km²
Budapest
525 km²
New Zealand
Hungary
Area Comparison
Auckland is 1.1x larger than Budapest
Population Comparison
Auckland has 1.1x fewer people than Budapest
Yes — Auckland is 1.1x larger than Budapest by area. Auckland spans 559 km² (216 mi²) while Budapest covers 525 km² (203 mi²) — a difference of 34 km².
To put Auckland's size in perspective, its area of 559 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Budapest at 525 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
Picture Auckland another way: its area is large enough to fit about 78,000 American football fields, 160 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan. For Budapest, that's about 74,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.
Known as "City of Sails", Auckland covers 559 km² with a population of 1.5 million. The city was established in 1840. Auckland is known for Sky Tower, Hauraki Gulf islands, Auckland Harbour Bridge, among other attractions.
Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in all of Oceania.
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is Hungary's primate city with 1.7 million inhabitants and its greater metro area has a population of about 3.3 million, representing one-third of the country's population and producing above 40% of the country's economic output. Budapest is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, among the ten largest cities in the European Union and the second largest urban area in Central and Eastern Europe.
Nicknamed "Pearl of the Danube", Budapest has an area of 525 km² and is home to 1.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1873. Visitors come for Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, and much more.
Budapest's metro area holds about 3.3 million people, roughly one-third of Hungary's entire population.
Auckland has a population density of 2,630 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Budapest, with 3,219 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Budapest is slightly more compact.
Auckland covers 559 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).
Budapest covers 525 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Warsaw (517 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).
The straight-line distance from Auckland to Budapest is 17,704 km (11,001 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 20m.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.