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Vietnam
Canada
Area Comparison
Hanoi is 5.3x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Hanoi has 2.7x more people than Toronto
In terms of area, Hanoi is 5.3x the size of Toronto. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 2,729 km². You could fit Toronto inside Hanoi approximately 5 times.
To put Hanoi's size in perspective, its area of 3,359 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Hanoi metro area is also more populous, with 8.1 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hanoi in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's midnight in Toronto — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Hanoi ~5 times
Density Gap
Toronto is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
History
Hanoi is ~783 years older
The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Toronto is 12,803 km (7,956 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 34m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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