Hanoi to Bangkok: Exactly 987 km (613 mi)

Hanoi, Vietnam → Bangkok, Thailand

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

533 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Hanoi to Bangkok is 987 km (613 miles). Bangkok lies roughly southwest of Hanoi; the initial great-circle bearing is 216° (SW). It is an international route from Vietnam to Thailand.

Coordinates & Bearing

Hanoi (Red River Delta, Vietnam) sits at 21.0278°N, 105.8342°E; Bangkok (Central, Thailand) is at 13.7563°N, 100.5018°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 216° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Hanoi to Bangkok

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 Hanoi to Bangkok: 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 Hanoi and Bangkok 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

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Hanoi from Bangkok?

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

What direction is Bangkok from Hanoi?

Bangkok lies roughly southwest of Hanoi; the initial great-circle bearing is 216° (SW).

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

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 Hanoi to Bangkok?

Rough road-length estimate for Hanoi to Bangkok: 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 Hanoi and Bangkok?

Hanoi and Bangkok 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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