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Vietnam
China
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 1.9x smaller than Shanghai
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 3.1x fewer people than Shanghai
In terms of area, Shanghai is 1.9x the size of Hanoi. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Hanoi covers 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) — a difference of 2,982 km².
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Shanghai at 6,341 km² is about 1.5x the size of Los Angeles metro.
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
China's largest city and a global financial hub. Nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient", Shanghai has an area of 6,341 km² and is home to 24.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1291. Visitors come for The Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline, Yuyuan Garden, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shanghai Metro.
Shanghai's Maglev train reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Shanghai metropolitan area covers 6,341 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Shanghai metro area is also more populous, with 28.5 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shanghai, with 3,922 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Shanghai is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Hanoi (Vietnam) and Shanghai (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Density Gap
Shanghai is 1.6x more densely populated
History
Hanoi is ~281 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Shanghai is 1,926 km (1,197 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 46m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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