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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.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Russia's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The 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 The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
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
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Moscow is 3,440 km (2,138 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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