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China
Indonesia
Area Comparison
Beijing is 24.8x larger than Jakarta
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.0x more people than Jakarta
In terms of area, Beijing is 24.8x the size of Jakarta. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 15,749 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Beijing approximately 24 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. It was established in 1527. Visitors come for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 21.5 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 12.1x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Beijing drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Beijing ~24 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 12.1x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,572 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Jakarta is 5,221 km (3,244 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 39m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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