London vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — London is 3.8x larger than Vienna by area. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 1,157 km². You could fit Vienna inside London approximately 3 times.

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

About Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. It was founded around 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 London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 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 London is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.