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Vietnam
China
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 1.7x larger than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 2.2x fewer people than Shenzhen
Yes — Hanoi is 1.7x larger than Shenzhen by area. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² (771 mi²) — a difference of 1,362 km².
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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 tech capital and a major innovation hub. Also known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. The city dates back to 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Hanoi metropolitan area covers 3,359 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 8.1 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Shenzhen is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Hanoi (Vietnam) and Shenzhen (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Density Gap
Shenzhen is 3.7x more densely populated
History
Hanoi is ~969 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Shenzhen is 866 km (538 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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