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Iran
USA
Area Comparison
Tehran is 4.1x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Tehran has 13.2x more people than Washington D.C.
Yes — Tehran is 4.1x larger than Washington D.C. by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 553 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Tehran approximately 4 times.
To put Tehran's size in perspective, its area of 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Nicknamed "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 6.4x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Tehran in Asia versus Washington D.C. in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tehran has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 3.5:00 AM in Washington D.C. — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Tehran ~4 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 3.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
History
Tehran is ~266 years older
The straight-line distance from Tehran to Washington D.C. is 10,176 km (6,323 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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