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Distance from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City

1,539 km (956 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,539 km

Kilometers

956 miles

Miles

~2h 19m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam
Area: 2,061 km²
Population: 8.99M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 19m

The distance between Guangzhou and Ho Chi Minh City is roughly equivalent to 4 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Ho Chi Minh City is famous for War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 3.6x larger than Ho Chi Minh City. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guangzhou from Ho Chi Minh City?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City is 1,539 km (956 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Ho Chi Minh City?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 2,061 km².

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