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Area Comparison
New York is 1.9x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
New York has 4.2x more people than Vienna
Yes — New York is 1.9x larger than Vienna by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 368 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
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. Its history stretches 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 New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 4.5x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 2.8 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. New York is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 2.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Vienna is ~2,124 years older
The straight-line distance from New York to Vienna is 6,796 km (4,223 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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