City Map Compare/Hong Kong vs Warsaw
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Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Hong Kong vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong

China

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

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Hong Kong is 2.2x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Hong Kong has 4.0x more people than Warsaw

Is Hong Kong Bigger Than Warsaw?

In terms of area, Hong Kong is 2.2x the size of Warsaw. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 597 km². You could fit Warsaw inside Hong Kong approximately 2 times.

To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Hong Kong's footprint is roughly about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Warsaw works out to about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Also known as "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hong Kong is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Hong Kong ~2 times

Density Gap

Hong Kong is 1.8x more densely populated

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 Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hong Kong actually bigger than Warsaw?
Hong Kong is 2.2 times larger than Warsaw by area. Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 597 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Hong Kong?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Hong Kong (1,114 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Hong Kong is 2.2x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Hong Kong and Warsaw?
Hong Kong has approximately 7.4 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Hong Kong has 5.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hong Kong or Warsaw?
Hong Kong is more densely populated with 6,652 people per km², compared to 3,598 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.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Hong Kong and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Warsaw is 8,273 km (5,140 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 14m.

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