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China
South Korea
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 12.3x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 1.9x more people than Seoul
Guangzhou is significantly larger, covering 12.3 times the area of Seoul. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 6,829 km². You could fit Seoul inside Guangzhou approximately 12 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. The city dates back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 6.4x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) and Seoul (South Korea) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Guangzhou stays around 14°C while Seoul drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Guangzhou ~12 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 6.4x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~196 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Seoul is 2,071 km (1,287 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 56m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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