Jakarta vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Vienna?

In terms of area, Jakarta is 1.6x the size of Vienna. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 247 km².

About Jakarta

Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara

About Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Also known as "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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Vienna drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Vienna — a 6-hour time difference.