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Beijing vs London

Beijing is about 10× larger than London by administrative area. Beijing (China) covers 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) with a population of 21.9 million, while London (United Kingdom) covers 1,572 km² (607 mi²) with 8.8 million residents.

Metric Beijing London
Area 16,411 km² 1,572 km²
Area (mi²) 6,336 mi² 607 mi²
Population 21,893,095 8,799,728
Population density 1,334 /km² 5,598 /km²
Area ratioBeijing is ~10× larger by area than London.

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing bigger than London?

Yes — Beijing is about 10× larger by area: 16,411 km² vs 1,572 km².

How big is Beijing?

Beijing, China, covers about 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is London?

London, United Kingdom, covers about 1,572 km² (607 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Beijing or London?

Beijing has the larger population: 21.9 million vs 8.8 million. Population density is about 1,334 people/km² in Beijing and 5,598 people/km² in London.

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