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Buenos Aires

203 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Buenos Aires vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Buenos Aires vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Area203 km²
Population3.06M
Density15,074 /km²
Elevation25 m
Metro Pop.15.2M
Founded1536
Climatehumid subtropical
Warsaw

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Buenos Aires is 2.5x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Buenos Aires has 1.6x more people than Warsaw

Is Buenos Aires Bigger Than Warsaw?

In terms of area, Warsaw is 2.5x the size of Buenos Aires. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 314 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Warsaw approximately 2 times.

To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Buenos Aires's footprint is roughly about 28,000 American football fields, 100 times the area of Monaco, or 60 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking. The city proper has a population of 3.1 million and its urban area has a population of 16.7 million, making it the 21st most populous metropolitan area in the world.

Known as "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 La Boca's Caminito, Recoleta Cemetery, Teatro Colón, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city according to the GaWC 2024 ranking.

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

Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 4.2x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Buenos Aires fits inside Warsaw ~2 times

Density Gap

Buenos Aires is 4.2x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires covers 203 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), Osaka (225 km²), or Boston (232 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

Which is larger, Buenos Aires or Warsaw?
Warsaw is 2.5 times larger than Buenos Aires by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Buenos Aires spans 203 km², a difference of 314 km².
How many times does Buenos Aires fit inside Warsaw?
Buenos Aires (203 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Warsaw is 2.5x the area of Buenos Aires.
What is the population difference between Buenos Aires and Warsaw?
Buenos Aires has approximately 3.1 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Buenos Aires has 1.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Buenos Aires or Warsaw?
Buenos Aires is more densely populated with 15,074 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Buenos Aires and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Warsaw is 12,327 km (7,660 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h.

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