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Vietnam
Singapore
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 4.6x larger than Singapore
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 1.5x more people than Singapore
Hanoi is significantly larger, covering 4.6 times the area of Singapore. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 2,626 km². You could fit Singapore inside Hanoi approximately 4 times.
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Singapore at 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. It was established in 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Hanoi (Vietnam) and Singapore (Singapore) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions.
Size Ratio
Singapore fits inside Hanoi ~4 times
Density Gap
Singapore is 3.1x more densely populated
History
Hanoi is ~809 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Singapore is 2,199 km (1,366 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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