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China
Brazil
Area Comparison
Beijing is 13.4x larger than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Beijing has 3.2x more people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Beijing is 13.4x the size of Rio de Janeiro. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Rio de Janeiro covers 1,221 km² (471 mi²) — a difference of 15,190 km². You could fit Rio de Janeiro inside Beijing approximately 13 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Often called "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 13.5 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Rio de Janeiro is dramatically more crowded, with 4.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while Beijing drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Rio de Janeiro fits inside Beijing ~13 times
Density Gap
Rio de Janeiro is 4.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,610 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro is 17,321 km (10,763 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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