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China
Iran
Area Comparison
Beijing is 22.5x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.4x more people than Tehran
Yes — Beijing is 22.5x larger than Tehran by area. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 15,681 km². You could fit Tehran inside Beijing approximately 22 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 7.3x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 9.5x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Tehran (Iran) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 7.5:00 AM in Tehran — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Beijing ~22 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 9.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~2,569 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Tehran is 5,605 km (3,483 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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