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Egypt
China
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.4x smaller than Guangzhou
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.8x fewer people than Guangzhou
Yes — Guangzhou is 2.4x larger than Cairo by area. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Cairo covers 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) — a difference of 4,349 km². You could fit Cairo inside Guangzhou approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Guangzhou at 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Often called "Canton", Guangzhou has an area of 7,434 km² and is home to 18.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 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 1.1x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Guangzhou, with 2,513 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Cairo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Guangzhou in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Guangzhou experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 6:00 AM in Cairo — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Cairo fits inside Guangzhou ~2 times
Density Gap
Cairo is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Guangzhou is ~1,183 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Guangzhou is 8,019 km (4,983 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 56m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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