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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul

3,601 km (2,238 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,601 km

Kilometers

2,238 miles

Miles

~4h 44m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Seoul

South Korea
Area: 605 km²
Population: 9.77M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 38m

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul is roughly equivalent to 9 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels, while Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district.

In terms of city area, Ho Chi Minh City is 3.4x larger than Seoul. 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 Seoul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is 3,601 km (2,238 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 4h 44m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than Seoul?

Ho Chi Minh City is larger at 2,061 km², compared to 605 km².

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