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Vietnam
USA
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 2.6x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 2.0x more people than Los Angeles
Hanoi is significantly larger, covering 2.6 times the area of Los Angeles. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 2,057 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Hanoi approximately 2 times.
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Vietnam's capital with over a thousand years of history. Known as "The City of the Ascending Dragon", Hanoi covers 3,359 km² with a population of 8.1 million. The city was established in 1010. Hanoi is known for Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Old Quarter (36 Streets), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
The entertainment capital of the world. Also known as "LA", Los Angeles has an area of 1,302 km² and is home to 4.0 million people. The city dates back to 1781. Visitors come for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 3.7x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Los Angeles is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Hanoi in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 15-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Hanoi ~2 times
Time Difference
15 hours apart
History
Hanoi is ~771 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Los Angeles is 12,317 km (7,654 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 59m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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