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China
China
Area Comparison
Beijing is 2.2x larger than Guangzhou
Population Comparison
Beijing has 1.2x more people than Guangzhou
In terms of area, Beijing is 2.2x the size of Guangzhou. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) — a difference of 8,977 km². You could fit Guangzhou inside Beijing approximately 2 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Guangzhou at 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai.
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
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. It was founded around 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 Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Guangzhou, with 2,513 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Guangzhou is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Both Beijing and Guangzhou are in China, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Guangzhou experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Guangzhou stays around 14°C while Beijing drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Guangzhou fits inside Beijing ~2 times
Density Gap
Guangzhou is 1.9x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~831 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Guangzhou is 1,889 km (1,174 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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