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Berlin

892 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Berlin vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Berlin vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Berlin

Germany

Area892 km²
Population3.65M
Density4,092 /km²
Elevation34 m
Metro Pop.6.1M
Founded1237
Climateoceanic
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Berlin is 1.7x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Berlin has 2.0x more people than Warsaw

Is Berlin Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Berlin is 1.7x larger than Warsaw by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 375 km².

To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Berlin another way: its area is large enough to fit about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. Warsaw, by comparison, equals about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.

Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).

Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Nicknamed "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Berlin is slightly more compact.

Cities Similar in Size to Berlin

Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin actually bigger than Warsaw?
Berlin is 1.7 times larger than Warsaw by area. Berlin covers 892 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 375 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Berlin?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Berlin (892 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Berlin is 1.7x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Berlin and Warsaw?
Berlin has approximately 3.6 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Berlin has 1.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Berlin or Warsaw?
Berlin is more densely populated with 4,092 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Berlin and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Berlin to Warsaw is 517 km (321 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 7m.

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