Beijing vs San Francisco
Beijing is about 27× larger than San Francisco by administrative area. Beijing (China) covers 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) with a population of 21.9 million, while San Francisco (United States) covers 601 km² (232 mi²) with 873,965 residents.
| Metric | Beijing | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 16,411 km² | 601 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6,336 mi² | 232 mi² |
| Population | 21,893,095 | 873,965 |
| Population density | 1,334 /km² | 1,455 /km² |
| Area ratio | Beijing is ~27× larger by area than San Francisco. | |
Frequently asked questions
Is Beijing bigger than San Francisco?
Yes — Beijing is about 27× larger by area: 16,411 km² vs 601 km².
How big is Beijing?
Beijing, China, covers about 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) of administrative area.
How big is San Francisco?
San Francisco, United States, covers about 601 km² (232 mi²) of administrative area.
Which city has more people, Beijing or San Francisco?
Beijing has the larger population: 21.9 million vs 873,965. Population density is about 1,334 people/km² in Beijing and 1,455 people/km² in San Francisco.
City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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