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China
Australia
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 9.0x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 1.5x more people than Melbourne
In terms of area, Melbourne is 9.0x the size of Hong Kong. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 8,879 km². You could fit Hong Kong inside Melbourne approximately 8 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. 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 skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Often called "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. It was established in 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Hong Kong is dramatically more crowded, with 13.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 10:00 AM in Hong Kong — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Hong Kong fits inside Melbourne ~8 times
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 13.1x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Melbourne is 7,421 km (4,611 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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