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China
Portugal
Area Comparison
Beijing is 164.1x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Beijing has 39.2x more people than Lisbon
In terms of area, Beijing is 164.1x the size of Lisbon. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 16,311 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Beijing approximately 164 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
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
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. The city dates back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 5.4x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lisbon is dramatically more crowded, with 4.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Lisbon in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 4:00 AM in Lisbon — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Beijing ~164 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 4.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~155 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Lisbon is 9,668 km (6,007 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 52m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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