Hong Kong vs Nairobi - City Size Comparison

Is Hong Kong Bigger Than Nairobi?

In terms of area, Hong Kong is 1.6x the size of Nairobi. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 418 km².

About Hong Kong

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

About Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Often called "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. The city dates back to 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

Population Density

Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Hong Kong averages 29°C compared to 20°C in Nairobi. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 AM in Nairobi — a 5-hour time difference.