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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Melbourne, Australia
Distance Result
4,175 miles
6,719 km | 3,628 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne is about 6,719 km (4,175 miles) as the crow flies, or 3,628 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 8.4 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 3d 2h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 8h 39min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Ho Chi Minh City to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne is 4,175 miles (6,719 kilometers).
A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne takes approximately 8h 39min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne takes approximately 3d 2h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.