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Vietnam
Iran
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 2.8x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 1.0x fewer people than Tehran
Ho Chi Minh City is significantly larger, covering 2.8 times the area of Tehran. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 1,331 km². You could fit Tehran inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 2 times.
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, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York 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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Tehran metropolitan area covers 2,235 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 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. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Tehran (Iran) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Tehran drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 8.5:00 AM in Tehran — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~2 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Tehran is ~174 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Tehran is 6,187 km (3,844 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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