Loading map...
Loading map...
USA
Russia
Area Comparison
Chicago is 4.1x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Chicago has 4.6x fewer people than Moscow
Yes — Moscow is 4.1x larger than Chicago by area. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 1,905 km². You could fit Chicago inside Moscow approximately 4 times.
To put Chicago's size in perspective, its area of 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands
Russia's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. The city dates back to 1147. Visitors come for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 4.8x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 9.5 million.
Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Moscow is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Chicago in North America versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 3:00 AM in Chicago — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Chicago fits inside Moscow ~4 times
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~686 years older
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Moscow is 7,999 km (4,971 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.