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Germany
China
Area Comparison
Berlin is 7.1x smaller than Shanghai
Population Comparison
Berlin has 6.8x fewer people than Shanghai
Shanghai is significantly larger, covering 7.1 times the area of Berlin. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 5,449 km². You could fit Berlin inside Shanghai approximately 7 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Shanghai at 6,341 km² is about 1.5x the size of Los Angeles metro.
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
China's largest city and a global financial hub. Nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient", Shanghai has an area of 6,341 km² and is home to 24.9 million people. The city dates back to 1291. Visitors come for The Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline, Yuyuan Garden, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shanghai Metro.
Shanghai's Maglev train reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Shanghai metropolitan area covers 6,341 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Shanghai metro area is also more populous, with 28.5 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shanghai, with 3,922 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Berlin is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Shanghai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Shanghai experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Shanghai averages 28°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Shanghai ~7 times
Time Difference
7 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Shanghai is 8,397 km (5,218 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 23m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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