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Tehran

730 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Tehran vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Tehran vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Tehran

Iran

Area730 km²
Population9.13M
Density12,507 /km²
Elevation1,189 m
Metro Pop.16.0M
Founded1524
Climatehot-summer Mediterranean
Warsaw

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Tehran is 1.4x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Tehran has 4.9x more people than Warsaw

Is Tehran Bigger Than Warsaw?

Tehran is significantly larger, covering 1.4 times the area of Warsaw. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 213 km².

To put Tehran's size in perspective, its area of 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Tehran's 730 km² is about 102,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Tehran

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.

Tehran covers 730 km² with a population of 9.1 million. The city was established in 1524. Tehran is known for Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tehran Metro.

Tehran's metropolitan area holds 16.8 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo.

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.

Often called "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

Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Tehran is 3.5x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Tehran

Tehran covers 730 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 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 Tehran bigger than Warsaw?
Tehran is 1.4 times larger than Warsaw by area. Tehran covers 730 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 213 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Tehran?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Tehran (730 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Tehran is 1.4x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Tehran and Warsaw?
Tehran has approximately 9.1 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Tehran has 7.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Tehran or Warsaw?
Tehran is more densely populated with 12,507 people per km², compared to 3,598 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 Tehran and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Tehran to Warsaw is 3,012 km (1,871 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 3m.

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