City Map Compare/Perth vs Warsaw
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Perth

6,417 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Perth vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Perth vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Perth

Australia

Area6,417 km²
Population2.14M
Density333 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1829
Warsaw

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Perth is 12.4x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Perth has 1.2x more people than Warsaw

Is Perth Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Perth is 12.4x larger than Warsaw by area. Perth spans 6,417 km² (2,478 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 5,900 km². You could fit Warsaw inside Perth approximately 12 times.

To put Perth's size in perspective, its area of 6,417 km² is roughly the same size as Shanghai. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Perth's 6,417 km² is about 899,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Manhattan, or 61 times the area of Paris. 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 Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp.

Known as "City of Light", Perth covers 6,417 km² with a population of 2.1 million. The city was established in 1829. Perth is known for Swan River, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, among other attractions.

Perth is considered the world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, sitting on Australia's west coast.

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

Perth has a population density of 333 people per km² — a low-density, sprawling urban area. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is dramatically more crowded, with 10.8x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Perth ~12 times

Density Gap

Warsaw is 10.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Perth

Perth covers 6,417 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Istanbul (5,461 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), or Melbourne (9,993 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 Perth actually bigger than Warsaw?
Perth is 12.4 times larger than Warsaw by area. Perth covers 6,417 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 5,900 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Perth?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Perth (6,417 km²) approximately 12 times. That means Perth is 12.4x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Perth and Warsaw?
Perth has approximately 2.1 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Perth has 0.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Perth or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 333 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 Perth and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Perth to Warsaw is 13,069 km (8,121 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 53m.

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