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Hamburg

755 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Hamburg vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m
Vienna

Austria

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

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 1.8x larger than Vienna

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.0x fewer people than Vienna

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Vienna?

In terms of area, Hamburg is 1.8x the size of Vienna. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 340 km².

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

Hamburg's footprint is roughly about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Vienna, by comparison, equals about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg covers 755 km² with a population of 1.9 million. Hamburg is known for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, among other attractions.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

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

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 1.9x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 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 Hamburg actually bigger than Vienna?
Hamburg is 1.8 times larger than Vienna by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 340 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Hamburg?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.8x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Hamburg has about 1.9 million. Vienna has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Vienna is 743 km (462 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 22m.

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