Madrid
604 km²
Moscow
2,511 km²
Spain
Russia
Area Comparison
Madrid is 4.2x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Madrid has 3.8x fewer people than Moscow
Yes — Moscow is 4.2x larger than Madrid by area. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1,907 km². You could fit Madrid inside Moscow approximately 4 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Picture Madrid another way: its area is large enough to fit about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Moscow, by comparison, equals about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 times the area of Paris.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Known as "La Villa y Corte", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).
Nicknamed "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. It was established in 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Madrid is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Madrid (Spain) and Moscow (Russia) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 10:00 AM in Madrid — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Moscow ~4 times
History
Madrid is ~295 years older
Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Moscow is 3,440 km (2,138 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 33m.
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