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China
Brazil
Area Comparison
Beijing is 10.8x larger than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Beijing has 1.7x more people than São Paulo
In terms of area, Beijing is 10.8x the size of São Paulo. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while São Paulo covers 1,521 km² (587 mi²) — a difference of 14,890 km². You could fit São Paulo inside Beijing approximately 10 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Often called "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. It was established in 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 21.5 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is dramatically more crowded, with 6.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus São Paulo 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 São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Beijing drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 1:00 AM in São Paulo — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
São Paulo fits inside Beijing ~10 times
Density Gap
São Paulo is 6.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,599 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to São Paulo is 17,599 km (10,936 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 12m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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