The straight-line distance from Seoul, South Korea to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,601 km (2,238 miles).Ho Chi Minh City is SW of Seoul.
Distance (km)
3,601
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,238
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr
estimated direct
Direction
SW
220° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr | 3,601 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 58 hr 30 min | ~4,681 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 | Seoul, South Korea |
| To | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,601 km (2,238 miles) |
| Bearing | 220° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
| Coordinates (Ho Chi Minh City) | 10.8231°, 106.6297° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is 3,601 km (2,238 miles). Ho Chi Minh City is SW of Seoul.
A direct flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 5 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 58 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 (220 degrees) from Seoul.
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is the same: 3,601 km (2,238 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.