The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,736 km (1,700 miles).Ho Chi Minh City is SW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
2,736
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,700
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
217° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 54 min | 2,736 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 44 hr 30 min | ~3,557 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,736 km (1,700 miles) |
| Bearing | 217° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Ho Chi Minh City) | 10.8231°, 106.6297° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is 2,736 km (1,700 miles). Ho Chi Minh City is SW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 3 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 44 hr 30 min. 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.
Ho Chi Minh City is SW (217 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai is the same: 2,736 km (1,700 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.