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Vietnam
Sweden
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 17.9x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 8.2x more people than Stockholm
Hanoi is significantly larger, covering 17.9 times the area of Stockholm. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 3,171 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Hanoi approximately 17 times.
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Hanoi metro area is also more populous, with 8.1 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hanoi in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's 6:00 AM in Stockholm — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Hanoi ~17 times
Density Gap
Stockholm is 2.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Hanoi is ~242 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Stockholm is 7,884 km (4,899 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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