Hong Kong
1,114 km²
Istanbul
5,461 km²
China
Turkey
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 4.9x smaller than Istanbul
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 2.1x fewer people than Istanbul
Yes — Istanbul is 4.9x larger than Hong Kong by area. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 4,347 km². You could fit Hong Kong inside Istanbul approximately 4 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Istanbul at 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai.
Hong Kong's footprint is roughly about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Istanbul, that's about 765,000 American football fields, 92 times the area of Manhattan, or 52 times the area of Paris.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong squeezes 7.5 million residents into 1,114 km2, making it the world's fourth-most densely populated region.
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia.
Also known as "City on Two Continents", Istanbul has an area of 5,461 km² and is home to 15.5 million people. The city dates back to 660 BC. Visitors come for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is one of the only major cities to span two continents, with about two-thirds of its population living in Europe and the rest in Asia.
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Istanbul, with 2,831 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hong Kong is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Istanbul in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Istanbul experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 AM in Istanbul — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Hong Kong fits inside Istanbul ~4 times
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 2.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Istanbul is ~2,501 years older
Hong Kong covers 1,114 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lagos (1,172 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Dallas (997 km²), or Abu Dhabi (972 km²).
Istanbul covers 5,461 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Perth (6,417 km²), Dubai (4,114 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Karachi (3,527 km²).
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Istanbul is 8,015 km (4,980 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 56m.
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