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Seattle

369 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Seattle vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Seattle vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Seattle

United States

Area369 km²
Population0.74M
Density2,005 /km²
Elevation40 m
Founded1851
Vienna

Austria

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

Area Comparison

Seattle is 1.1x smaller than Vienna

Population Comparison

Seattle has 2.7x fewer people than Vienna

Is Seattle Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Vienna is 1.1x larger than Seattle by area. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Seattle covers 369 km² (142 mi²) — a difference of 46 km².

To put Seattle's size in perspective, its area of 369 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Seattle another way: its area is large enough to fit about 52,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park. Vienna, by comparison, equals about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

About Seattle

Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 780,995 in 2024, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington.

Known as "The Emerald City", Seattle covers 369 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1851. Seattle is known for Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Starbucks headquarters, among other attractions.

Seattle is Washington's most populous city with 780,995 residents in 2024, anchoring the Pacific Northwest.

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.

Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. It was founded around 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

Seattle has a population density of 2,005 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 2.4x more densely populated

History

Vienna is ~2,351 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Seattle

Seattle covers 369 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Portland (376 km²), Atlanta (348 km²), or Denver (401 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, Seattle or Vienna?
Vienna is 1.1 times larger than Seattle by area. Vienna covers 415 km² while Seattle spans 369 km², a difference of 46 km².
How many times does Seattle fit inside Vienna?
Seattle (369 km²) fits inside Vienna (415 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Vienna is 1.1x the area of Seattle.
What is the population difference between Seattle and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Seattle has about 0.7 million. Vienna has 1.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Seattle or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 2,005 people per km².
Which city is older, Seattle or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Seattle was established around 1851 — a difference of about 2351 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 Seattle and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Seattle to Vienna is 8,640 km (5,369 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 40m.

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