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China
Germany
Area Comparison
Beijing is 18.4x larger than Berlin
Population Comparison
Beijing has 5.9x more people than Berlin
Yes — Beijing is 18.4x larger than Berlin by area. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 15,519 km². You could fit Berlin inside Beijing approximately 18 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Berlin at 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City.
China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
Germany's capital and largest city. Often called "The Grey City", Berlin has an area of 892 km² and is home to 3.6 million people. It was established in 1237. Visitors come for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 4.4x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Berlin, with 4,092 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Berlin is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Berlin in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Berlin experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Beijing ~18 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 3.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,282 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Berlin is 7,358 km (4,572 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 9m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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