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Germany
China
Area Comparison
Berlin is 2.2x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Berlin has 4.8x fewer people than Shenzhen
In terms of area, Shenzhen is 2.2x the size of Berlin. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 1,105 km². You could fit Berlin inside Shenzhen approximately 2 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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 tech capital and a major innovation hub. Also known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. It was established in 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Shenzhen is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Shenzhen in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Shenzhen experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Shenzhen averages 29°C compared to 19°C in Berlin. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Shenzhen ~2 times
Density Gap
Shenzhen is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~742 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Shenzhen is 8,722 km (5,420 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 46m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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