Ho Chi Minh City
2,061 km²
Toronto
630 km²
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.
In more relatable units, Ho Chi Minh City's 2,061 km² is about 289,000 American football fields, 35 times the area of Manhattan, or 20 times the area of Paris. For Toronto, that's about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnam provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP.
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 Independence Palace, Bitexco Financial Tower, War Remnants Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest financial center and contributes around a quarter of the country's total GDP.
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021.
Also known as "The Six", 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, Rogers Centre, Distillery District, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Toronto is the fourth-most populous city in North America, ranking behind only Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.
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
Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Riyadh (1,798 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), or Houston (1,725 km²).
Toronto covers 630 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).
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.
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