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Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Asia
Asia's World CityPearl of the OrientFragrant Harbour
Population 7,396,076
Coordinates 22.2783°N,
114.1747°E
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong
UTC+8
UTC+8
Elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Country Hong Kong
Continent Asia
Main Airports HKG
Distance from Hong Kong to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Hong Kong →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 9,627 km | 5,982 mi | NW | Hong Kong to London |
 Paris | 9,631 km | 5,984 mi | NW | |
 Dubai | 5,955 km | 3,700 mi | W | |
 Shanghai | 1,229 km | 764 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 2,882 km | 1,791 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 12,960 km | 8,053 mi | N | Hong Kong to New York City |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Singapore | 2,587 km | 1,607 mi | SW | Hong Kong to Singapore |
 Seoul | 2,096 km | 1,302 mi | NE | |
 Taipei | 810 km | 503 mi | NE | |
 Bangkok | 1,727 km | 1,073 mi | SW | |
 Jakarta | 3,267 km | 2,030 mi | S | |
| Guangzhou | 133 km | 83 mi | NW | |
All Distance Routes from Hong Kong
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Hong Kong.
Closest Cities Near Hong Kong by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 100 km
| Shenzhen | 32 km | N |
| Dongguan | 93 km | NW |
| Zhuhai | 62 km | W |
| Zhongshan | 86 km | W |
| Huizhou | 96 km | N |
Within 300 km
| Guangzhou | 133 km | NW |
| Foshan | 136 km | NW |
| Jiangmen | 117 km | W |
| Qingyuan | 197 km | NW |
| Zhaoqing | 196 km | NW |
Within 800 km
| Maoming | 343 km | W |
| Xiamen | 468 km | NE |
| Ganzhou | 404 km | N |
| Wuzhou | 324 km | NW |
| Hezhou | 356 km | NW |
| Haikou | 469 km | SW |
| Zhanjiang | 408 km | W |
| Yulin | 416 km | W |
| Longyan | 425 km | NE |
| Chenzhou | 408 km | N |
Within 60 miles
| Shenzhen | 20 mi | N |
| Dongguan | 58 mi | NW |
| Zhuhai | 39 mi | W |
| Zhongshan | 54 mi | W |
| Huizhou | 60 mi | N |
Within 200 miles
| Guangzhou | 83 mi | NW |
| Foshan | 84 mi | NW |
| Jiangmen | 73 mi | W |
| Qingyuan | 122 mi | NW |
| Zhaoqing | 122 mi | NW |
Within 500 miles
| Maoming | 213 mi | W |
| Xiamen | 291 mi | NE |
| Ganzhou | 251 mi | N |
| Wuzhou | 202 mi | NW |
| Hezhou | 221 mi | NW |
| Haikou | 291 mi | SW |
| Zhanjiang | 254 mi | W |
| Yulin | 258 mi | W |
| Longyan | 264 mi | NE |
| Chenzhou | 254 mi | N |
Average Flight Times from Hong Kong
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~12h 15min | 9,627 km | NW |
| Paris | ~11h 42min | 9,631 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~7h 37min | 5,955 km | W |
| Shanghai | ~2h 22min | 1,229 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~4h 12min | 2,882 km | NE |
| New York City | ~15h 30min | 12,960 km | N |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Hong Kong Location & Key Facts
Hong Kong is a dense global city on China's southern coast, positioned where the Pearl River Delta meets the South China Sea. Its compact geography combines Victoria Harbour, steep mountain ridges, outlying islands, and one of the world's most vertical urban skylines. Long shaped by trade, finance, shipping, and aviation, Hong Kong remains a major gateway between East Asia and the wider world.
- ✓Victoria Harbour forms the geographic and visual core of the city, separating Hong Kong Island from Kowloon
- ✓Hong Kong International Airport is one of Asia's most important aviation hubs, serving long-haul and regional routes
- ✓The city is a major international finance centre with deep links to mainland China and global capital markets
- ✓Hong Kong's landscape is unusually compact, with high-rise districts, country parks, beaches, and islands packed into a small territory
- ✓Its transport network includes the MTR, ferries, trams, buses, and one of the world's most recognizable harbour crossings
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hong Kong from the North Pole?
Hong Kong is approximately 7,530 km (4,679 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Hong Kong at 67.7° from the polar region.
How far is Hong Kong from the South Pole?
The distance from Hong Kong to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 12,485 km (7,758 miles).
How far is Hong Kong from the equator?
Hong Kong lies at 22.2783° north latitude, approximately 2,480 km (1,541 miles) from the equator.
How far is Hong Kong from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Hong Kong to Rome, Italy is approximately 9,280 km (5,766 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Singapore?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong to Singapore is approximately 4h. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Hong Kong?
There are 173 cities within 200 km of Hong Kong in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan.