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China
Japan
Area Comparison
Beijing is 72.9x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Beijing has 7.8x more people than Osaka
In terms of area, Beijing is 72.9x the size of Osaka. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 16,186 km². You could fit Osaka inside Beijing approximately 72 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Also known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Osaka at 13,228 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 19.3 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is dramatically more crowded, with 9.3x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Osaka (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Beijing ~72 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 9.3x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~1,690 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Osaka is 1,781 km (1,107 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 36m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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