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Vietnam
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Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.6x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 2.3x more people than Los Angeles
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 1.6x larger than Los Angeles by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 759 km².
To put Ho Chi Minh City's size in perspective, its area of 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
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
The entertainment capital of the world. Often called "LA", Los Angeles has an area of 1,302 km² and is home to 4.0 million people. It was established in 1781. Visitors come for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 6.1x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Ho Chi Minh City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Ho Chi Minh City in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 15-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
15 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles is 13,136 km (8,162 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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