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Distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

1,138 km (707 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,138 km

Kilometers

707 miles

Miles

~1h 50m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Hanoi

Vietnam
Area: 3,359 km²
Population: 8.05M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 12m

Ho Chi Minh City

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

The distance between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Hanoi is known for Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Old Quarter (36 Streets), while Ho Chi Minh City is famous for War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels.

In terms of city area, Hanoi is 1.6x 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 Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is 1,138 km (707 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 50m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Hanoi bigger than Ho Chi Minh City?

Hanoi is larger at 3,359 km², compared to 2,061 km².

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