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Germany
China
Area Comparison
Berlin is 8.3x smaller than Guangzhou
Population Comparison
Berlin has 5.1x fewer people than Guangzhou
In terms of area, Guangzhou is 8.3x the size of Berlin. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 6,542 km². You could fit Berlin inside Guangzhou approximately 8 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Guangzhou at 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Also known as "Canton", Guangzhou has an area of 7,434 km² and is home to 18.7 million people. It was founded around 214 BC. Visitors come for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Looking beyond city limits, the Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Guangzhou, with 2,513 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Berlin is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Guangzhou in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Guangzhou experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Guangzhou averages 29°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Guangzhou ~8 times
Density Gap
Berlin is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Guangzhou is ~1,451 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Guangzhou is 8,621 km (5,357 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 39m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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