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Copenhagen

91 km²

Portland

376 km²

Copenhagen vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167
Portland

United States

Area376 km²
Population0.65M
Density1,729 /km²
Elevation152 m

Area Comparison

Copenhagen is 4.1x smaller than Portland

Population Comparison

Copenhagen has 1.0x more people than Portland

Is Copenhagen Bigger Than Portland?

Yes — Portland is 4.1x larger than Copenhagen by area. Portland spans 376 km² (145 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 285 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Portland approximately 4 times.

To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Portland at 376 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Copenhagen another way: its area is large enough to fit about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco. Portland works out to about 53,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen covers 91 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1167. Copenhagen is known for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, among other attractions.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

About Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.

Nicknamed "Rose City", Portland has an area of 376 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Visitors come for Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Washington Park, and much more.

Portland sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Portland, with 1,729 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Copenhagen is dramatically more crowded, with 4.3x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Portland ~4 times

Density Gap

Copenhagen is 4.3x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Portland

Portland covers 376 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Atlanta (348 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Copenhagen or Portland?
Portland is 4.1 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Portland covers 376 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 285 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Portland?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Portland (376 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Portland is 4.1x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Copenhagen and Portland?
Copenhagen has approximately 0.7 million people, while Portland has about 0.7 million. Copenhagen has 0.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Copenhagen or Portland?
Copenhagen is more densely populated with 7,363 people per km², compared to 1,729 people per km².
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.
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Distance Between Copenhagen and Portland

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Portland is 8,008 km (4,976 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 55m.

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