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Area Comparison
Berlin is 2.3x smaller than Ho Chi Minh City
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.5x fewer people than Ho Chi Minh City
In terms of area, Ho Chi Minh City is 2.3x the size of Berlin. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 1,169 km². You could fit Berlin inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 2 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
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. Its history stretches 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 Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Ho Chi Minh City metro area is also more populous, with 9.0 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Ho Chi Minh City, with 4,362 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Ho Chi Minh City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Ho Chi Minh City in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Ho Chi Minh City experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 6:00 AM in Berlin — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Berlin fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~2 times
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~461 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Ho Chi Minh City is 9,271 km (5,761 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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