Vancouver
115 km²
Washington D.C.
177 km²
Canada
USA
Area Comparison
Vancouver is 1.5x smaller than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Vancouver has 1.0x fewer people than Washington D.C.
In terms of area, Washington D.C. is 1.5x the size of Vancouver. Washington D.C. spans 177 km² (68 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 62 km².
To put Vancouver's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
In more relatable units, Vancouver's 115 km² is about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park. For Washington D.C., that's about 25,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Monaco, or 52 times the area of Central Park.
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.
Known as "Hollywood North", Vancouver covers 115 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1886. Vancouver is known for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, among other attractions.
Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States.
Nicknamed "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1790. Visitors come for White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
Washington D.C. sits on the Potomac River across from Virginia and is bordered by Maryland to its north and east
Vancouver has a population density of 5,739 people per km² — a densely populated city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Vancouver is slightly more compact.
Vancouver has a Marine west coast climate climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Density Gap
Vancouver is 1.5x more densely populated
Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).
Washington D.C. covers 177 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Stockholm (188 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Minneapolis (149 km²), or Helsinki (214 km²).
The straight-line distance from Vancouver to Washington D.C. is 3,791 km (2,355 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 58m.
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