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Mexico
Austria
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 3.6x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 4.7x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Mexico City is 3.6x the size of Vienna. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 1,070 km². You could fit Vienna inside Mexico City approximately 3 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates 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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 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 Mexico City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Mexico City ~3 times
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Vienna is ~1,825 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Vienna is 10,151 km (6,308 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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