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Spain
USA
Area Comparison
Madrid is 3.4x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Madrid has 4.8x more people than Washington D.C.
In terms of area, Madrid is 3.4x the size of Washington D.C.. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 427 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Madrid approximately 3 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Also known as "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Madrid is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Washington D.C. in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6:00 AM in Washington D.C. — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Madrid ~3 times
Density Gap
Madrid is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~938 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Washington D.C. is 6,088 km (3,783 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 40m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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