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Denver

401 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Denver vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Denver vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Denver

United States

Area401 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,796 /km²
Elevation1,609 m
Founded1858
Climatecold semi-arid climate
Vienna

Austria

Area415 km²
Population1.98M
Density4,771 /km²
Elevation171 m
Metro Pop.2.8M
Founded500 BC
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Denver is 1.0x smaller than Vienna

Population Comparison

Denver has 2.8x fewer people than Vienna

Is Denver Bigger Than Vienna?

Vienna is significantly larger, covering 1.0 times the area of Denver. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Denver covers 401 km² (155 mi²) — a difference of 14 km².

To put Denver's size in perspective, its area of 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Denver's 401 km² is about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park. For Vienna, that's about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

About Denver

Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.

Known as "Mile High City", Denver covers 401 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1858. Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, among other attractions.

Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.

About Vienna

Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.

Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population

Population Density

Denver has a population density of 1,796 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Denver has a cold semi-arid climate climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 2.7x more densely populated

History

Vienna is ~2,358 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Denver

Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Vienna

Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), or Seattle (369 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver bigger than Vienna?
Vienna is 1.0 times larger than Denver by area. Vienna covers 415 km² while Denver spans 401 km², a difference of 14 km².
How many times does Denver fit inside Vienna?
Denver (401 km²) fits inside Vienna (415 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Vienna is 1.0x the area of Denver.
What is the population difference between Denver and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Denver has about 0.7 million. Vienna has 1.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Denver or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 1,796 people per km².
Which city is older, Denver or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Denver was established around 1858 — a difference of about 2358 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Denver and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Denver to Vienna is 8,660 km (5,381 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 41m.

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