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China
Australia
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 1.3x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 3.7x more people than Melbourne
Melbourne is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Guangzhou. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) — a difference of 2,559 km².
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Also known as "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Guangzhou is dramatically more crowded, with 4.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Guangzhou in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 10:00 AM in Guangzhou — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Guangzhou is 4.9x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~2,049 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Melbourne is 7,543 km (4,687 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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