Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi: Exactly 1,138 km (707 mi)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Hanoi, Vietnam

1,138
Kilometers
707
Miles
~1h 55min
Flight time (est.)
~1,479 km
Rough road-length estimate

614 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is 1,138 km (707 miles). Hanoi lies roughly north of Ho Chi Minh City; the initial great-circle bearing is 356° (N). It is a domestic route within Vietnam.

Coordinates & Bearing

Ho Chi Minh City (Southeast, Vietnam) sits at 10.8231°N, 106.6297°E; Hanoi (Red River Delta, Vietnam) is at 21.0278°N, 105.8342°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 356° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 55min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,479 km · ~18h 29min 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi: about 1,479 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi lies at approximately 15.9258°N, 106.2421°E — the position that is an equal 569 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Ho Chi Minh City (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) and Hanoi (Asia/Bangkok) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi?

The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is approximately 1,138 km (707 miles, 614 nautical miles).

What direction is Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City?

Hanoi lies roughly north of Ho Chi Minh City; the initial great-circle bearing is 356° (N).

How long does it take to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 55min (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 Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

Rough road-length estimate for Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi: about 1,479 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi?

Ho Chi Minh City (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) and Hanoi (Asia/Bangkok) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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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