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Osaka

225 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Osaka vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Osaka vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Osaka

Japan

Area225 km²
Population2.75M
Density12,222 /km²
Elevation3 m
Metro Pop.19.3M
Founded645
Climatehumid subtropical
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Osaka is 2.3x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Osaka has 1.5x more people than Warsaw

Is Osaka Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Warsaw is 2.3x larger than Osaka by area. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 292 km². You could fit Osaka inside Warsaw approximately 2 times.

To put Osaka's size in perspective, its area of 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Osaka's 225 km² is about 32,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 66 times the area of Central Park. Warsaw, by comparison, equals about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Osaka

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2,816,247 as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban…

Known as "Nation's Kitchen", Osaka covers 225 km² with a population of 2.8 million. The city was established in 645. Osaka is known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Universal Studios Japan, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Osaka Metro.

Osaka is the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Also known as "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Osaka is dramatically more crowded, with 3.4x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Osaka fits inside Warsaw ~2 times

Density Gap

Osaka is 3.4x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Osaka

Osaka covers 225 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Boston (232 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osaka actually bigger than Warsaw?
Warsaw is 2.3 times larger than Osaka by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Osaka spans 225 km², a difference of 292 km².
How many times does Osaka fit inside Warsaw?
Osaka (225 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Warsaw is 2.3x the area of Osaka.
What is the population difference between Osaka and Warsaw?
Osaka has approximately 2.8 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Osaka has 0.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Osaka or Warsaw?
Osaka is more densely populated with 12,222 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Osaka and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Osaka to Warsaw is 8,456 km (5,254 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 27m.

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