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China
China
Area Comparison
Beijing is 14.7x larger than Hong Kong
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.9x more people than Hong Kong
In terms of area, Beijing is 14.7x the size of Hong Kong. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 15,297 km². You could fit Hong Kong inside Beijing approximately 14 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.
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 financial hub and special administrative region of China. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. It was established in 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Hong Kong is dramatically more crowded, with 5.1x the population density.
Both Beijing and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hong Kong stays around 16°C while Beijing drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Hong Kong fits inside Beijing ~14 times
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 5.1x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,886 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Hong Kong is 1,967 km (1,222 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 49m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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