Bangkok to Hanoi: Exactly 987 km (613 mi)

Bangkok, Thailand → Hanoi, Vietnam

987
Kilometers
613
Miles
~1h 44min
Flight time (est.)
~1,283 km
Rough road-length estimate

533 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Hanoi is 987 km (613 miles). Hanoi lies roughly northeast of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 34° (NE). It is an international route from Thailand to Vietnam.

Coordinates & Bearing

Bangkok (Central, Thailand) sits at 13.7563°N, 100.5018°E; Hanoi (Red River Delta, Vietnam) is at 21.0278°N, 105.8342°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 34° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Bangkok to Hanoi

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 44min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,283 km · ~16h 2min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Bangkok to Hanoi: about 1,283 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Bangkok and Hanoi lies at approximately 17.4098°N, 103.1149°E — the position that is an equal 494 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Bangkok and Hanoi both use the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Currency & Language

Bangkok uses the Thai Baht (THB), while Hanoi uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). The primary language changes from Thai in Bangkok to Vietnamese in Hanoi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Hanoi?

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Hanoi is approximately 987 km (613 miles, 533 nautical miles).

What direction is Hanoi from Bangkok?

Hanoi lies roughly northeast of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 34° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from Bangkok to Hanoi?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 44min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Bangkok to Hanoi?

Rough road-length estimate for Bangkok to Hanoi: about 1,283 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Hanoi?

Bangkok and Hanoi both use the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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