Tokyo
2,194 km²
Vienna
415 km²
Japan
Austria
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 5.3x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 7.1x more people than Vienna
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 5.3 times the area of Vienna. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 1,779 km². You could fit Vienna inside Tokyo approximately 5 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
In more relatable units, Tokyo's 2,194 km² is about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris. Vienna, by comparison, equals about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
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.
Also known as "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 3.5x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Tokyo in Asia versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Vienna — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Tokyo ~5 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Vienna is ~1,957 years older
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Vienna is 9,127 km (5,671 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 14m.
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