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Russia
Australia
Area Comparison
Moscow is 4.9x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Moscow has 2.4x more people than Sydney
Yes — Sydney is 4.9x larger than Moscow by area. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Moscow covers 2,511 km² (970 mi²) — a difference of 9,857 km². You could fit Moscow inside Sydney approximately 4 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
Russia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Third Rome", Moscow covers 2,511 km² with a population of 12.5 million. The city was established in 1147. Moscow is known for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Nicknamed "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. It was established in 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Moscow is dramatically more crowded, with 11.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Moscow in Europe versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Moscow has a humid continental climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Sydney stays around 13°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 5:00 AM in Moscow — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Moscow fits inside Sydney ~4 times
Density Gap
Moscow is 11.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~641 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Sydney is 14,496 km (9,007 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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