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Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Vancouver

115 km²

Hong Kong vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong

China

Area1,114 km²
Population7.41M
Density6,652 /km²
Elevation32 m
Founded1841
Climatehumid subtropical
Vancouver

Canada

Area115 km²
Population0.66M
Density5,739 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1886
ClimateMarine west coast climate

Area Comparison

Hong Kong is 9.7x larger than Vancouver

Population Comparison

Hong Kong has 11.2x more people than Vancouver

Is Hong Kong Bigger Than Vancouver?

In terms of area, Hong Kong is 9.7x the size of Vancouver. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 999 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Hong Kong approximately 9 times.

To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

Picture Hong Kong another way: its area is large enough to fit about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris. For Vancouver, that's about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park.

About Hong Kong

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.

About Vancouver

Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.

Often called "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.

Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.

Population Density

Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Hong Kong is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Vancouver experiences Marine west coast climate conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vancouver fits inside Hong Kong ~9 times

Cities Similar in Size to Hong Kong

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Vancouver

Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hong Kong bigger than Vancouver?
Hong Kong is 9.7 times larger than Vancouver by area. Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² while Vancouver spans 115 km², a difference of 999 km².
How many times does Vancouver fit inside Hong Kong?
Vancouver (115 km²) fits inside Hong Kong (1,114 km²) approximately 9 times. That means Hong Kong is 9.7x the area of Vancouver.
What is the population difference between Hong Kong and Vancouver?
Hong Kong has approximately 7.4 million people, while Vancouver has about 0.7 million. Hong Kong has 6.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hong Kong or Vancouver?
Hong Kong is more densely populated with 6,652 people per km², compared to 5,739 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Hong Kong and Vancouver

The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Vancouver is 10,253 km (6,371 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 34m.

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