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China
Japan
Area Comparison
Beijing is 7.5x larger than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Beijing has 1.5x more people than Tokyo
In terms of area, Beijing is 7.5x the size of Tokyo. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Tokyo covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) — a difference of 14,217 km². You could fit Tokyo inside Beijing approximately 7 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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 capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Tokyo at 13,572 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 21.5 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is dramatically more crowded, with 4.8x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Tokyo fits inside Beijing ~7 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 4.8x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,502 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Tokyo is 2,089 km (1,298 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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