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Spain
Austria
Area Comparison
Madrid is 1.5x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Madrid has 1.7x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Madrid is 1.5x the size of Vienna. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 189 km².
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 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 Madrid is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Madrid (Spain) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.
History
Vienna is ~1,352 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Vienna is 1,810 km (1,124 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 38m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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