The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Bangkok, Thailand is 741 km (461 miles).Bangkok is WNW of Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance (km)
741
straight line
Distance (miles)
461
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
297° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 741 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 12 hr | ~963 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 24 min | ~889 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| To | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Straight-line Distance | 741 km (461 miles) |
| Bearing | 297° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Ho Chi Minh City) | 10.8231°, 106.6297° |
| Coordinates (Bangkok) | 13.7563°, 100.5018° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is 741 km (461 miles). Bangkok is WNW of Ho Chi Minh City.
A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok takes approximately 12 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Bangkok is WNW (297 degrees) from Ho Chi Minh City.
The distance from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City is the same: 741 km (461 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.