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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

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Bangkok

Thailand
Area: 1,569 km²
Population: 10.54M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 2m

Ho 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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Frequently 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.

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