City Map Compare/Bogotá vs Vienna
vs
5 km
|

Bogotá

1,578 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Bogotá vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

Area1,578 km²
Population8.03M
Density5,089 /km²
Elevation2,582 m
Founded1538
Vienna

Austria

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

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 3.8x larger than Vienna

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 4.1x more people than Vienna

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Bogotá is 3.8x larger than Vienna by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 1,163 km². You could fit Vienna inside Bogotá approximately 3 times.

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Bogotá's 1,578 km² is about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. 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 Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.

Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

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.

Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. It was founded around 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

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bogotá is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vienna fits inside Bogotá ~3 times

History

Vienna is ~2,038 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Bogotá

Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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).

Related Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá bigger than Vienna?
Bogotá is 3.8 times larger than Vienna by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 1,163 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Bogotá?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Bogotá is 3.8x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Vienna?
Bogotá has approximately 8.0 million people, while Vienna has about 2.0 million. Bogotá has 6.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Vienna?
Bogotá is more densely populated with 5,089 people per km², compared to 4,771 people per km².
Which city is older, Bogotá or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Bogotá was established around 1538 — a difference of about 2038 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?
Yes! Use the city selectors at the top of the page to choose any two cities from our database of 50+ major cities worldwide, or enter custom coordinates for any location.

Distance Between Bogotá and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Vienna is 9,650 km (5,996 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 51m.

Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.