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China
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Area Comparison
Beijing is 21.0x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.6x more people than New York
Yes — Beijing is 21.0x larger than New York by area. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 15,628 km². You could fit New York inside Beijing approximately 20 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than 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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Nicknamed "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Beijing at 16,411 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is dramatically more crowded, with 8.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus New York 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 New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's midnight in New York — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
New York fits inside Beijing ~20 times
Density Gap
New York is 8.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,669 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to New York is 10,989 km (6,828 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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