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Dublin

115 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Dublin vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

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

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Dublin is 4.5x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Dublin has 3.2x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Dublin Bigger Than Warsaw?

In terms of area, Warsaw is 4.5x the size of Dublin. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Dublin covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 402 km². You could fit Dublin inside Warsaw approximately 4 times.

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Dublin's footprint is roughly about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park — 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 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 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.

Also known as "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

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 people per km² — a densely populated city. Warsaw, with 3,598 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 Warsaw ~4 times

Density Gap

Dublin is 1.4x more densely populated

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 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

Which is larger, Dublin or Warsaw?
Warsaw is 4.5 times larger than Dublin by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Dublin spans 115 km², a difference of 402 km².
How many times does Dublin fit inside Warsaw?
Dublin (115 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Warsaw is 4.5x the area of Dublin.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Warsaw has 1.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Warsaw?
Dublin is more densely populated with 5,130 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 Dublin and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Warsaw is 1,827 km (1,135 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 39m.

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