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Jakarta

662 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Jakarta vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Jakarta vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Jakarta

Indonesia

Area662 km²
Population10.56M
Density15,952 /km²
Elevation8 m
Metro Pop.34.5M
Founded1527
Climatetropical monsoon
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Jakarta is 1.3x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Jakarta has 5.7x more people than Warsaw

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Jakarta is 1.3x larger than Warsaw by area. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 145 km².

To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Jakarta's 662 km² is about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Jakarta

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.

Known as "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, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Nicknamed "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 4.4x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Jakarta is 4.4x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Jakarta

Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakarta bigger than Warsaw?
Jakarta is 1.3 times larger than Warsaw by area. Jakarta covers 662 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 145 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Jakarta?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Jakarta (662 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Jakarta is 1.3x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Jakarta and Warsaw?
Jakarta has approximately 10.6 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Jakarta has 8.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Jakarta or Warsaw?
Jakarta is more densely populated with 15,952 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Jakarta and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Warsaw is 10,271 km (6,382 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 35m.

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