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China
Japan
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 3.4x larger than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 1.3x more people than Tokyo
In terms of area, Guangzhou is 3.4x the size of Tokyo. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Tokyo covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) — a difference of 5,240 km². You could fit Tokyo inside Guangzhou approximately 3 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Tokyo fits inside Guangzhou ~3 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 2.5x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~1,671 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Tokyo is 2,898 km (1,801 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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