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India
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.4x smaller than Ho Chi Minh City
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.9x more people than Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is significantly larger, covering 1.4 times the area of Delhi. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 577 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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 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 Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 22.4x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Ho Chi Minh City, with 4,362 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Ho Chi Minh City experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.6x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~3,198 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City is 3,656 km (2,272 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 48m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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