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Hamburg

755 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Hamburg vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

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

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 1.5x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.0x more people than Warsaw

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Warsaw?

Hamburg is significantly larger, covering 1.5 times the area of Warsaw. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 238 km².

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Hamburg's 755 km² is about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 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 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

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Warsaw is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Warsaw is 1.4x 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 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, Hamburg or Warsaw?
Hamburg is 1.5 times larger than Warsaw by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 238 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Hamburg?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.5x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Warsaw?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Hamburg has 0.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Warsaw is 752 km (467 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 23m.

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