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Oslo

454 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Oslo vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Oslo vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Oslo

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048
Vienna

Austria

Area415 km²
Population1.98M
Density4,771 /km²
Elevation171 m
Metro Pop.2.8M
Founded500 BC
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Oslo is 1.1x larger than Vienna

Population Comparison

Oslo has 2.8x fewer people than Vienna

Is Oslo Bigger Than Vienna?

In terms of area, Oslo is 1.1x the size of Vienna. Oslo spans 454 km² (175 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 39 km².

To put Oslo's size in perspective, its area of 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

Oslo's footprint is roughly about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Vienna, that's about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Known as "Tigerstaden", Oslo covers 454 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1048. Oslo is known for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, among other attractions.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

About Vienna

Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.

Also known as "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, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population

Population Density

Oslo has a population density of 1,586 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is dramatically more crowded, with 3.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 3.0x more densely populated

History

Vienna is ~1,548 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Vienna

Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), or Seattle (369 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Oslo or Vienna?
Oslo is 1.1 times larger than Vienna by area. Oslo covers 454 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 39 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Oslo?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Oslo (454 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Oslo is 1.1x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Oslo and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Oslo has about 0.7 million. Vienna has 1.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Oslo or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 1,586 people per km².
Which city is older, Oslo or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Oslo was established around 1048 — a difference of about 1548 years.
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 Oslo and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Oslo to Vienna is 1,351 km (840 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 5m.

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