Berlin
892 km²
Ho Chi Minh City
2,061 km²
Germany
Vietnam
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).
In more relatable units, Berlin's 892 km² is about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. For Ho Chi Minh City, that's about 289,000 American football fields, 35 times the area of Manhattan, or 20 times the area of Paris.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
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, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnam provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP.
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 Independence Palace, Bitexco Financial Tower, War Remnants Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest financial center and contributes around a quarter of the country's total GDP.
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
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Riyadh (1,798 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), or Houston (1,725 km²).
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.
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