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China
China
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 5.7x smaller than Shanghai
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 3.4x fewer people than Shanghai
Yes — Shanghai is 5.7x larger than Hong Kong by area. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 5,227 km². You could fit Hong Kong inside Shanghai approximately 5 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Shanghai at 6,341 km² is about 1.5x the size of Los Angeles metro.
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
China's largest city and a global financial hub. Also known as "The Pearl of the Orient", Shanghai has an area of 6,341 km² and is home to 24.9 million people. The city dates back to 1291. Visitors come for The Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline, Yuyuan Garden, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shanghai Metro.
Shanghai's Maglev train reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Shanghai, with 3,922 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hong Kong is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both Hong Kong and Shanghai are in China, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Hong Kong fits inside Shanghai ~5 times
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Shanghai is ~550 years older
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai is 1,227 km (762 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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