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Turkey
Austria
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 13.2x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 7.8x more people than Vienna
Yes — Istanbul is 13.2x larger than Vienna by area. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 5,046 km². You could fit Vienna inside Istanbul approximately 13 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Istanbul metropolitan area covers 5,461 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Istanbul (Turkey) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 10:00 AM in Vienna — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Istanbul ~13 times
Density Gap
Vienna is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Istanbul is ~160 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Vienna is 1,277 km (793 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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