Buenos Aires vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Buenos Aires Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Vienna is 2.0x larger than Buenos Aires by area. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 212 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Vienna approximately 2 times.

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world

About Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. 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, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area covers 4,758 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.