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Tokyo

2,194 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Tokyo vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Tokyo vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Tokyo

Japan

Area2,194 km²
Population13.96M
Density6,363 /km²
Elevation40 m
Metro Pop.37.4M
Founded1457
Climatehumid subtropical
Warsaw

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Tokyo is 4.2x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Tokyo has 7.5x more people than Warsaw

Is Tokyo Bigger 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.

About Tokyo

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.

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.

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.

Population Density

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.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Tokyo ~4 times

Density Gap

Tokyo is 1.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Tokyo

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).

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 Tokyo bigger than Warsaw?
Tokyo is 4.2 times larger than Warsaw by area. Tokyo covers 2,194 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 1,677 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Tokyo?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Tokyo (2,194 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Tokyo is 4.2x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Tokyo and Warsaw?
Tokyo has approximately 14.0 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Tokyo has 12.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Tokyo or Warsaw?
Tokyo is more densely populated with 6,363 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.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Tokyo and Warsaw

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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