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Vietnam
Russia
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 1.3x larger than Moscow
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 1.6x fewer people than Moscow
Hanoi is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Moscow. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Moscow covers 2,511 km² (970 mi²) — a difference of 848 km².
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
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
Russia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. It was established in 1147. Visitors come for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Looking beyond city limits, the Moscow metropolitan area covers 5,891 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Moscow is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hanoi in Asia versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's 8:00 AM in Moscow — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Moscow is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Hanoi is ~137 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Moscow is 6,734 km (4,184 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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