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Vienna

415 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Vienna vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Vienna vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Vienna

Austria

Area415 km²
Population1.98M
Density4,771 /km²
Elevation171 m
Metro Pop.2.8M
Founded500 BC
Climateoceanic
Warsaw

Poland

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

Area Comparison

Vienna is 1.2x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Vienna has 1.1x more people than Warsaw

Is Vienna Bigger Than Warsaw?

In terms of area, Warsaw is 1.2x the size of Vienna. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 102 km².

To put Vienna's size in perspective, its area of 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Vienna's footprint is roughly about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Vienna

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.

Known as "City of Music", Vienna covers 415 km² with a population of 2.0 million. The city was founded around 500 BC. Vienna is known for Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population

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.

Also known as "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

Vienna has a population density of 4,771 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Vienna is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 1.3x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Vienna

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).

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

Which is larger, Vienna or Warsaw?
Warsaw is 1.2 times larger than Vienna by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 102 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Warsaw?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Warsaw is 1.2x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Vienna and Warsaw?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Vienna has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Vienna or Warsaw?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 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.
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Distance Between Vienna and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Vienna to Warsaw is 555 km (345 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 9m.

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