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.
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Known as "The Big Mikan", 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, Tsukiji Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. 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, 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 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
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Vienna is 9,127 km (5,671 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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