Miami vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Miami Bigger Than Vienna?

Vienna is significantly larger, covering 2.9 times the area of Miami. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 272 km². You could fit Miami inside Vienna approximately 2 times.

About Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Known as "The Magic City", Miami covers 143 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1896. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

About Vienna

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. It was founded around 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 4.1x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Vienna drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.