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Melbourne

9,993 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Melbourne vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Melbourne vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Melbourne

Australia

Area9,993 km²
Population5.08M
Density508 /km²
Elevation31 m
Metro Pop.5.1M
Founded1835
Climateoceanic
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Melbourne is 19.3x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Melbourne has 2.7x more people than Warsaw

Is Melbourne Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Melbourne is 19.3x larger than Warsaw by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 9,476 km². You could fit Warsaw inside Melbourne approximately 19 times.

To put Melbourne's size in perspective, its area of 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Melbourne's 9,993 km² is about 1,400,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Manhattan, or 95 times the area of Paris. Warsaw, by comparison, equals about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second most-populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.

Melbourne covers 9,993 km² with a population of 5.1 million. The city was established in 1835. Melbourne is known for Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne Cricket Ground, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Melbourne Trams & Metro.

Melbourne's metropolitan area spans 9,993 square kilometers across 31 local government areas, making it Australia's second-most-populous city.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Melbourne has a population density of 508 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is dramatically more crowded, with 7.1x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Melbourne ~19 times

Density Gap

Warsaw is 7.1x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Melbourne

Melbourne covers 9,993 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Xi'an (10,097 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Chengdu (14,378 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Warsaw?
Melbourne is 19.3 times larger than Warsaw by area. Melbourne covers 9,993 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 9,476 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Melbourne?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Melbourne (9,993 km²) approximately 19 times. That means Melbourne is 19.3x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Melbourne and Warsaw?
Melbourne has approximately 5.1 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Melbourne has 3.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Melbourne or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 508 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Melbourne and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Warsaw is 15,458 km (9,605 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 41m.

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