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Portugal
Austria
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 4.2x smaller than Vienna
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 3.6x fewer people than Vienna
Vienna is significantly larger, covering 4.2 times the area of Lisbon. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 315 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Vienna approximately 4 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
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. The city dates 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 Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Lisbon metro area is also more populous, with 2.9 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Lisbon is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Vienna ~4 times
History
Lisbon is ~700 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Vienna is 2,298 km (1,428 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 12m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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