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China
Australia
Area Comparison
Beijing is 1.6x larger than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Beijing has 4.2x more people than Melbourne
Beijing is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Melbourne. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Melbourne covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) — a difference of 6,418 km².
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x 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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Also known as "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Melbourne at 9,993 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Beijing is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 10:00 AM in Beijing — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Beijing is 2.6x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,880 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Melbourne is 9,119 km (5,666 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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