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China
Austria
Area Comparison
Beijing is 39.5x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Beijing has 10.9x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Beijing is 39.5x the size of Vienna. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 15,996 km². You could fit Vienna inside Beijing approximately 39 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 4.3x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Vienna — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Beijing ~39 times
Density Gap
Vienna is 3.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~545 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Vienna is 7,461 km (4,636 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 17m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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