Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles
13,136 km (8,162 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
13,136 km
Kilometers
8,162 miles
Miles
~15h 57m
Est. Flight
15h
Time Difference
Ho Chi Minh City
VietnamLos Angeles
USAHo Chi Minh City and Los Angeles are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.
In terms of city area, Ho Chi Minh City is 1.6x larger than Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles is 13,136 km (8,162 miles).
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 15h 57m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than Los Angeles?
Ho Chi Minh City is larger at 2,061 km², compared to 1,302 km².