Chicago vs Hanoi - City Size Comparison

Is Chicago Bigger Than Hanoi?

Yes — Hanoi is 5.5x larger than Chicago by area. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 2,753 km². You could fit Chicago inside Hanoi approximately 5 times.

About Chicago

Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).

Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands

About Hanoi

Vietnam's capital with over a thousand years of history. Nicknamed "The City of the Ascending Dragon", Hanoi has an area of 3,359 km² and is home to 8.1 million people. It was established in 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 8.4x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Chicago metro area is also more populous, with 9.5 million people compared to 8.1 million.

Population Density

Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Hanoi, with 2,397 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Chicago is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Chicago has a humid continental climate while Hanoi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's midnight in Chicago — a 13-hour time difference.