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Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 1.4x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 1.1x fewer people than New York
In terms of area, Hong Kong is 1.4x the size of New York. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 331 km².
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's midnight in New York — a 13-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
New York is ~217 years older
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to New York is 12,955 km (8,050 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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