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Russia
Iran
Area Comparison
Moscow is 3.4x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Moscow has 1.4x more people than Tehran
In terms of area, Moscow is 3.4x the size of Tehran. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 1,781 km². You could fit Tehran inside Moscow approximately 3 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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'
Iran's capital and largest city. Also known as "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Moscow in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Moscow has a humid continental climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 19°C in Moscow.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Moscow ~3 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.5x more densely populated
History
Moscow is ~377 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Tehran is 2,464 km (1,531 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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