Guangzhou vs Miami - City Size Comparison

Is Guangzhou Bigger Than Miami?

Guangzhou is significantly larger, covering 52.0 times the area of Miami. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 7,291 km². You could fit Miami inside Guangzhou approximately 51 times.

About Guangzhou

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

About Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Nicknamed "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Miami is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's midnight in Miami — a 13-hour time difference.