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India
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Delhi is 2.3x smaller than Hanoi
Population Comparison
Delhi has 2.1x more people than Hanoi
Yes — Hanoi is 2.3x larger than Delhi by area. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 1,875 km². You could fit Delhi inside Hanoi approximately 2 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Hanoi at 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island.
India's capital territory and a historic city. Known as "Dilli", Delhi covers 1,484 km² with a population of 16.8 million. The city was founded around 1500 BC. Delhi is known for Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Delhi Metro.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires
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
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 13.8x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Hanoi, with 2,397 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 4.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Hanoi (Vietnam) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Hanoi ~2 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 4.7x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~2,510 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Hanoi is 3,013 km (1,872 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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