Ho Chi Minh City vs London - City Size Comparison

Is Ho Chi Minh City Bigger Than London?

Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 1.3x larger than London by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while London covers 1,572 km² (607 mi²) — a difference of 489 km².

About Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's largest city and economic center. Known as "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 1698. Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).

The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Nicknamed "The Big Smoke", London has an area of 1,572 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. It was established in 43. Visitors come for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 4.1x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 9.0 million.

Population Density

Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. London, with 5,712 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though London is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while London experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while London drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 5:00 AM in London — a 7-hour time difference.