Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
741 km (461 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
741 km
Kilometers
461 miles
Miles
~1h 22m
Est. Flight
0h
Time Difference
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ThailandHo Chi Minh City and Bangkok are relatively close, separated by less than 800 kilometers.
Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels, while Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace and Wat Arun.
In terms of city area, Ho Chi Minh City is 1.3x larger than Bangkok. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Bangkok?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is 741 km (461 miles).
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 22m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than Bangkok?
Ho Chi Minh City is larger at 2,061 km², compared to 1,569 km².