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Copenhagen

91 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Copenhagen vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen

Denmark

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

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Copenhagen is 5.7x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Copenhagen has 2.8x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Copenhagen Bigger Than Warsaw?

In terms of area, Warsaw is 5.7x the size of Copenhagen. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 426 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Warsaw approximately 5 times.

To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Copenhagen's footprint is roughly about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco — 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 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 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.

Often called "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

Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Copenhagen is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Warsaw ~5 times

Density Gap

Copenhagen is 2.0x 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 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

Is Copenhagen actually bigger than Warsaw?
Warsaw is 5.7 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 426 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Warsaw?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Warsaw is 5.7x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Copenhagen and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Warsaw has 1.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Copenhagen or Warsaw?
Copenhagen is more densely populated with 7,363 people per km², compared to 3,598 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 Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Warsaw is 672 km (417 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 17m.

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