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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

12,586 km (7,821 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,586 km

Kilometers

7,821 miles

Miles

~15h 18m

Est. Flight

15h

Time Difference

Ho Chi Minh City

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

San Francisco

USA
Area: 121 km²
Population: 0.87M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 16m

Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco 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 San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

In terms of city area, Ho Chi Minh City is 17.0x larger than San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco is 12,586 km (7,821 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 18m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than San Francisco?

Ho Chi Minh City is larger at 2,061 km², compared to 121 km².

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