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Thailand
China
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 4.7x smaller than Guangzhou
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 1.8x fewer people than Guangzhou
Guangzhou is significantly larger, covering 4.7 times the area of Bangkok. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 5,865 km². You could fit Bangkok inside Guangzhou approximately 4 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Guangzhou at 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai.
Thailand's capital and largest city. Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Often called "Canton", Guangzhou has an area of 7,434 km² and is home to 18.7 million people. The city dates back to 214 BC. Visitors come for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Guangzhou, with 2,513 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Bangkok (Thailand) and Guangzhou (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Guangzhou experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Bangkok fits inside Guangzhou ~4 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 2.7x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~1,996 years older
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Guangzhou is 1,701 km (1,057 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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