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Oslo

454 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Oslo vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Oslo vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Oslo

Norway

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

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Oslo is 1.1x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Oslo has 2.6x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Oslo Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Warsaw is 1.1x larger than Oslo by area. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Oslo covers 454 km² (175 mi²) — a difference of 63 km².

To put Oslo's size in perspective, its area of 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Oslo another way: its area is large enough to fit about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan. 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 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 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.

Often called "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

Oslo has a population density of 1,586 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Warsaw is 2.3x more densely populated

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 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 Oslo actually bigger than Warsaw?
Warsaw is 1.1 times larger than Oslo by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Oslo spans 454 km², a difference of 63 km².
How many times does Oslo fit inside Warsaw?
Oslo (454 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Warsaw is 1.1x the area of Oslo.
What is the population difference between Oslo and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Oslo has about 0.7 million. Warsaw has 1.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Oslo or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 1,586 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 Oslo and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Oslo to Warsaw is 1,063 km (661 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 45m.

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