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Vietnam
France
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 32.0x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 3.7x more people than Paris
Hanoi is significantly larger, covering 32.0 times the area of Paris. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 3,254 km². You could fit Paris inside Hanoi approximately 31 times.
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
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 capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Often called "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 5.1x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 8.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Hanoi in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Hanoi averages 30°C compared to 20°C in Paris. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's 6:00 AM in Paris — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Hanoi ~31 times
Density Gap
Paris is 8.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,260 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Paris is 9,196 km (5,714 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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