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Indonesia
China
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 9.6x smaller than Shanghai
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 2.4x fewer people than Shanghai
In terms of area, Shanghai is 9.6x the size of Jakarta. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 5,679 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Shanghai approximately 9 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Shanghai at 6,341 km² is about 1.5x the size of Los Angeles metro.
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
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
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Shanghai at 6,341 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 28.5 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Shanghai, with 3,922 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 4.1x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Jakarta (Indonesia) and Shanghai (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Shanghai experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Shanghai drops to 5°C.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Shanghai ~9 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 4.1x more densely populated
History
Shanghai is ~236 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Shanghai is 4,444 km (2,761 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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