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Auckland

559 km²

Oslo

454 km²

Auckland vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Auckland vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Auckland

New Zealand

Area559 km²
Population1.47M
Density2,630 /km²
Elevation196 m
Founded1840
Oslo

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048

Area Comparison

Auckland is 1.2x larger than Oslo

Population Comparison

Auckland has 2.0x more people than Oslo

Is Auckland Bigger Than Oslo?

Yes — Auckland is 1.2x larger than Oslo by area. Auckland spans 559 km² (216 mi²) while Oslo covers 454 km² (175 mi²) — a difference of 105 km².

To put Auckland's size in perspective, its area of 559 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Oslo at 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Auckland's 559 km² is about 78,000 American football fields, 160 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan. For Oslo, that's about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Auckland

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.

About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Often called "Tigerstaden", Oslo has an area of 454 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1048. Visitors come for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and much more.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

Population Density

Auckland has a population density of 2,630 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Oslo, with 1,586 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Auckland is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Auckland is 1.7x more densely populated

History

Oslo is ~792 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Auckland

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auckland bigger than Oslo?
Auckland is 1.2 times larger than Oslo by area. Auckland covers 559 km² while Oslo spans 454 km², a difference of 105 km².
How many times does Oslo fit inside Auckland?
Oslo (454 km²) fits inside Auckland (559 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Auckland is 1.2x the area of Oslo.
What is the population difference between Auckland and Oslo?
Auckland has approximately 1.5 million people, while Oslo has about 0.7 million. Auckland has 0.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Auckland or Oslo?
Auckland is more densely populated with 2,630 people per km², compared to 1,586 people per km².
Which city is older, Auckland or Oslo?
Oslo is older, founded around 1048, while Auckland was established around 1840 — a difference of about 792 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Auckland and Oslo

The straight-line distance from Auckland to Oslo is 17,209 km (10,693 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 45m.

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