Singapore
733 km²
Hong Kong
1,114 km²
Singapore
China
Area Comparison
Singapore is 1.5x smaller than Hong Kong
Population Comparison
Singapore has 1.4x fewer people than Hong Kong
Yes — Hong Kong is 1.5x larger than Singapore by area. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 381 km².
To put Singapore's size in perspective, its area of 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.
Picture Singapore another way: its area is large enough to fit about 103,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Hong Kong works out to about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris.
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along…
Known as "Lion City", Singapore covers 733 km² with a population of 5.5 million. The city was established in 1819. Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion statue, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is a city-state made up of one main island plus over 60 satellite islands and islets.
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.
Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with 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.
Singapore has a population density of 7,435 people per km² — a densely populated city. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Singapore is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Singapore (Singapore) and Hong Kong (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate while Hong Kong experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Singapore covers 733 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Tehran (730 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Singapore to Hong Kong is 2,586 km (1,607 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.