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China
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 2.2x larger than Hanoi
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 2.3x more people than Hanoi
In terms of area, Guangzhou is 2.2x the size of Hanoi. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Hanoi covers 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) — a difference of 4,075 km². You could fit Hanoi inside Guangzhou approximately 2 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Hanoi at 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island.
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Vietnam's capital with over a thousand years of history. Also known as "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 Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Hanoi, with 2,397 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Guangzhou is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) 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
Hanoi fits inside Guangzhou ~2 times
History
Guangzhou is ~1,224 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Hanoi is 800 km (497 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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