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Vietnam
Italy
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.6x larger than Rome
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 3.1x more people than Rome
Ho Chi Minh City is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Rome. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 776 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, Rome at 1,285 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
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Often called "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Ho Chi Minh City metro area is also more populous, with 9.0 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Ho Chi Minh City is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Ho Chi Minh City in Asia versus Rome in Europe. 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 Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Rome drops to 8°C. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 6:00 AM in Rome — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Ho Chi Minh City is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,451 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Rome is 9,544 km (5,930 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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