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South Korea
Austria
Area Comparison
Seoul is 1.5x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Seoul has 4.9x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Seoul is 1.5x the size of Vienna. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 190 km².
To put Seoul's size in perspective, its area of 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul covers 605 km² with a population of 9.8 million. The city was founded around 18 BC. Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "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, 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
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 3.0x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Seoul has a population density of 16,149 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.4x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Seoul in Asia versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Seoul has a humid continental climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Vienna — a 8-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Vienna is ~482 years older
The straight-line distance from Seoul to Vienna is 8,275 km (5,142 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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