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Portugal
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 1.1x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 1.3x more people than Zurich
In terms of area, Lisbon is 1.1x the size of Zurich. Lisbon spans 100 km² (39 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 12 km².
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Also known as "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Lisbon metropolitan area covers 3,015 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Lisbon metro area is also more populous, with 2.9 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Zurich, with 4,886 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 Zurich (Switzerland) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions.
History
Lisbon is ~1,185 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Zurich is 1,723 km (1,071 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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