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Hangzhou

16,854 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Hangzhou vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hangzhou vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hangzhou

People's Republic of China

Area16,854 km²
Population11.94M
Density708 /km²
Elevation19 m
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Hangzhou is 32.6x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Hangzhou has 6.4x more people than Warsaw

Is Hangzhou Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Hangzhou is 32.6x larger than Warsaw by area. Hangzhou spans 16,854 km² (6,507 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 16,337 km². You could fit Warsaw inside Hangzhou approximately 32 times.

To put Hangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 16,854 km² is about 2.7x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Hangzhou's footprint is roughly about 2,400,000 American football fields, 160 times the area of Paris, or 140 times the area of San Francisco — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the capital city and most populous city of Zhejiang province, China, situated at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay. Renowned as one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is celebrated for its cultural heritage and its West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Known as "Paradise on Earth", Hangzhou covers 16,854 km² with a population of 11.9 million. Hangzhou is known for West Lake, Grand Canal terminus, Lingyin Temple, among other attractions.

Hangzhou's West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing visitors to its celebrated cultural landscape.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Hangzhou has a population density of 708 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is dramatically more crowded, with 5.1x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Hangzhou ~32 times

Density Gap

Warsaw is 5.1x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hangzhou

Hangzhou covers 16,854 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Beijing (16,411 km²), Brisbane (15,826 km²), Chengdu (14,378 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), or Xi'an (10,097 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hangzhou bigger than Warsaw?
Hangzhou is 32.6 times larger than Warsaw by area. Hangzhou covers 16,854 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 16,337 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Hangzhou?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Hangzhou (16,854 km²) approximately 32 times. That means Hangzhou is 32.6x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Hangzhou and Warsaw?
Hangzhou has approximately 11.9 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Hangzhou has 10.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hangzhou or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 708 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Hangzhou and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Hangzhou to Warsaw is 7,970 km (4,952 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 53m.

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