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Netherlands
China
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 74.9x smaller than Beijing
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 23.4x fewer people than Beijing
Beijing is significantly larger, covering 74.9 times the area of Amsterdam. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 16,192 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Beijing approximately 74 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Beijing at 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
China's capital and political center. Often called "The Northern Capital", Beijing has an area of 16,411 km² and is home to 21.5 million people. The city dates back to 1045 BC. Visitors come for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 6.4x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Beijing, with 1,313 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Amsterdam is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Beijing in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Beijing experiences humid continental conditions. Summers are notably different: Beijing averages 27°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Beijing ~74 times
Density Gap
Amsterdam is 3.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,320 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Beijing is 7,822 km (4,860 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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