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Netherlands
China
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 9.1x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 19.1x fewer people than Shenzhen
Shenzhen is significantly larger, covering 9.1 times the area of Amsterdam. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,778 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Shenzhen approximately 9 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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 tech capital and a major innovation hub. Often called "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. It was established in 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Amsterdam metropolitan area covers 2,580 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Shenzhen is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Shenzhen in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Shenzhen experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Shenzhen averages 29°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's 5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Shenzhen ~9 times
Density Gap
Shenzhen is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~704 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Shenzhen is 9,250 km (5,748 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 23m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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