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China
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Beijing is 4.9x larger than Hanoi
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.7x more people than Hanoi
In terms of area, Beijing is 4.9x the size of Hanoi. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Hanoi covers 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) — a difference of 13,052 km². You could fit Hanoi inside Beijing approximately 4 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Hanoi at 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island.
China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
Vietnam's capital with over a thousand years of history. Also known as "The City of the Ascending Dragon", Hanoi has an area of 3,359 km² and is home to 8.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1010. Visitors come for Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Old Quarter (36 Streets), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Hanoi Metro.
Hanoi's Old Quarter has been a trading hub for nearly 1,000 years, with each street historically dedicated to a specific trade
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 4.9x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Hanoi, with 2,397 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hanoi is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Hanoi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Beijing drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Hanoi fits inside Beijing ~4 times
Density Gap
Hanoi is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,055 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Hanoi is 2,327 km (1,446 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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