Tokyo
2,194 km²
Xi'an
10,097 km²
Japan
People's Republic of China
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 4.6x smaller than Xi'an
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 1.1x more people than Xi'an
Yes — Xi'an is 4.6x larger than Tokyo by area. Xi'an spans 10,097 km² (3,898 mi²) while Tokyo covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) — a difference of 7,903 km². You could fit Tokyo inside Xi'an approximately 4 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Xi'an at 10,097 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
In more relatable units, Tokyo's 2,194 km² is about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris. Xi'an works out to about 1,400,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Manhattan, or 96 times the area of Paris.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Xi'an is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. Its total population was 12.95 million in the 2020 census, including an urban population of 9.28 million.
Often called "Ancient Capital", Xi'an has an area of 10,097 km² and is home to 12.9 million people. Visitors come for Terracotta Army, Xi'an City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and much more.
Xi'an's 2020 census recorded 12.95 million residents, making it the most populous city in Northwestern China.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Xi'an, with 1,283 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Tokyo is dramatically more crowded, with 5.0x the population density.
Size Ratio
Tokyo fits inside Xi'an ~4 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 5.0x more densely populated
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
Xi'an covers 10,097 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Melbourne (9,993 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Chengdu (14,378 km²).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Xi'an is 2,791 km (1,734 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 47m.
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