São Paulo vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is São Paulo Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — São Paulo is 3.7x larger than Vienna by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 1,106 km². You could fit Vienna inside São Paulo approximately 3 times.

About São Paulo

Brazil's largest city and financial center. Known as "Sampa", São Paulo covers 1,521 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1554. São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the São Paulo Metro.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan

About Vienna

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. The city dates 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Vienna drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 8:00 AM in São Paulo — a 4-hour time difference.