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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Washington D.C.

14,472 km (8,993 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

14,472 km

Kilometers

8,993 miles

Miles

~17h 32m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Ho Chi Minh City and Washington D.C. are separated by over 14000 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 Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Ho Chi Minh City is 11.6x larger than Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Washington D.C. is 14,472 km (8,993 miles).

How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 17h 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Ho Chi Minh City bigger than Washington D.C.?

Ho Chi Minh City is larger at 2,061 km², compared to 177 km².

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