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Russia
Austria
Area Comparison
Moscow is 6.1x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Moscow has 6.3x more people than Vienna
Yes — Moscow is 6.1x larger than Vienna by area. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 2,096 km². You could fit Vienna inside Moscow approximately 6 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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'
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Moscow is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Moscow (Russia) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Moscow has a humid continental climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 10:00 AM in Vienna — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Moscow ~6 times
History
Vienna is ~1,647 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Vienna is 1,670 km (1,038 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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