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Vietnam
Canada
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 3.3x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 3.1x more people than Toronto
Ho Chi Minh City is significantly larger, covering 3.3 times the area of Toronto. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 1,431 km². You could fit Toronto inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 3 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, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 2.9x 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 6.2 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Ho Chi Minh City in Asia versus Toronto 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 Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's midnight in Toronto — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~3 times
Time Difference
12 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Toronto is 13,927 km (8,654 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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