Hanoi vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Hanoi Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Hanoi is 8.1x larger than Vienna by area. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 2,944 km². You could fit Vienna inside Hanoi approximately 8 times.

About Hanoi

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

About Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Hanoi at 3,359 km². The Hanoi metro area is also more populous, with 8.1 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hanoi stays around 17°C while Vienna drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Hanoi, it's 6:00 AM in Vienna — a 6-hour time difference.