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Dublin

115 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Dublin vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area115 km²
Population0.59M
Density5,130 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Vienna

Austria

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

Area Comparison

Dublin is 3.6x smaller than Vienna

Population Comparison

Dublin has 3.4x fewer people than Vienna

Is Dublin Bigger Than Vienna?

Vienna is significantly larger, covering 3.6 times the area of Dublin. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Dublin covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 300 km². You could fit Dublin inside Vienna approximately 3 times.

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Dublin's 115 km² is about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 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 Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 115 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

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

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Dublin is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dublin fits inside Vienna ~3 times

History

Vienna is ~1,341 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), or Doha (132 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Vienna

Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Chennai (427 km²), Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Philadelphia (370 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin bigger than Vienna?
Vienna is 3.6 times larger than Dublin by area. Vienna covers 415 km² while Dublin spans 115 km², a difference of 300 km².
How many times does Dublin fit inside Vienna?
Dublin (115 km²) fits inside Vienna (415 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Vienna is 3.6x the area of Dublin.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Vienna has 1.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Vienna?
Dublin is more densely populated with 5,130 people per km², compared to 4,771 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Dublin was established around 841 — a difference of about 1341 years.
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 Dublin and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Vienna is 1,682 km (1,045 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 29m.

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