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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

2,736 km (1,700 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,736 km

Kilometers

1,700 miles

Miles

~3h 43m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Shanghai

China
Area: 6,341 km²
Population: 24.87M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 4m

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai is roughly equivalent to 7 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 Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.

In terms of city area, Shanghai is 3.1x larger than Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Shanghai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is 2,736 km (1,700 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 43m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than Shanghai?

Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 2,061 km².

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