Tokyo
2,194 km²
Warsaw
517 km²
Japan
Poland
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 4.2x larger than Warsaw
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 7.5x more people than Warsaw
In terms of area, Tokyo is 4.2x the size of Warsaw. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 1,677 km². You could fit Warsaw inside Tokyo approximately 4 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
Tokyo's footprint is roughly about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 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.
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.
Nicknamed "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.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Warsaw fits inside Tokyo ~4 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.8x more densely populated
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).
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).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Warsaw is 8,578 km (5,330 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 35m.
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