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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Santiago, Chile
Distance Result
10,864 miles
17,483 km | 9,440 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Santiago is about 17,483 km (10,864 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,440 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 21.9 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
≈ 8d 2h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 21h 19min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Santiago is 10,864 miles (17,483 kilometers).
A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Santiago takes approximately 21h 19min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Santiago takes approximately 8d 2h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.