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Turkey
Australia
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 1.8x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 3.0x more people than Melbourne
In terms of area, Melbourne is 1.8x the size of Istanbul. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Istanbul covers 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) — a difference of 4,532 km².
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Nicknamed "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Istanbul is dramatically more crowded, with 5.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Istanbul in Europe versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 5:00 AM in Istanbul — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Istanbul is 5.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Istanbul is ~2,495 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Melbourne is 14,630 km (9,090 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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