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Iran
Austria
Area Comparison
Tehran is 1.8x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Tehran has 4.6x more people than Vienna
Yes — Tehran is 1.8x larger than Vienna by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 315 km².
To put Tehran's size in perspective, its area of 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
Iran's capital and largest city. Known as "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran covers 730 km² with a population of 9.1 million. The city was established in 1524. Tehran is known for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
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 Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Tehran in Asia versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tehran has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 21°C in Vienna. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Vienna — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.6x more densely populated
History
Vienna is ~2,024 years older
The straight-line distance from Tehran to Vienna is 3,177 km (1,974 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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