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China
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Beijing is 8.0x larger than Ho Chi Minh City
Population Comparison
Beijing has 2.4x more people than Ho Chi Minh City
In terms of area, Beijing is 8.0x the size of Ho Chi Minh City. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² (796 mi²) — a difference of 14,350 km². You could fit Ho Chi Minh City inside Beijing approximately 7 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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 largest city and economic center. Nicknamed "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City has an area of 2,061 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. The city dates back to 1698. Visitors come for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 8.0x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Ho Chi Minh City, with 4,362 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Ho Chi Minh City is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Ho Chi Minh City experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Beijing drops to -3°C.
Size Ratio
Ho Chi Minh City fits inside Beijing ~7 times
Density Gap
Ho Chi Minh City is 3.3x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,743 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City is 3,374 km (2,097 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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