Istanbul
5,461 km²
Vienna
415 km²
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.
Istanbul's footprint is roughly about 765,000 American football fields, 92 times the area of Manhattan, or 52 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Vienna works out to about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia.
Known as "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 one of the only major cities to span two continents, with about two-thirds of its population living in Europe and the rest in Asia.
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. Its history stretches 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
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
Istanbul covers 5,461 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Perth (6,417 km²), Dubai (4,114 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Karachi (3,527 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Vienna is 1,277 km (793 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h.
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