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Turkey
Portugal
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 54.6x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 28.1x more people than Lisbon
Yes — Istanbul is 54.6x larger than Lisbon by area. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 5,361 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Istanbul approximately 54 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Known as "The City on Two Continents", Istanbul covers 5,461 km² with a population of 15.5 million. The city was founded around 660 BC. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Often called "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Istanbul metropolitan area covers 5,461 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lisbon is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Istanbul (Turkey) and Lisbon (Portugal) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Istanbul has a oceanic climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 9:00 AM in Lisbon — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Istanbul ~54 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~540 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Lisbon is 3,237 km (2,012 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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