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China
USA
Area Comparison
Beijing is 114.8x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
Beijing has 49.0x more people than Miami
Beijing is significantly larger, covering 114.8 times the area of Miami. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 16,268 km². You could fit Miami inside Beijing approximately 114 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
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 coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Often called "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Miami at 15,890 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Miami is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Beijing drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Beijing, it's midnight in Miami — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Beijing ~114 times
Density Gap
Miami is 2.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,941 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Miami is 12,513 km (7,775 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 13m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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