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Shenzhen, China → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Distance Result
947 miles
1,525 km | 823 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City is about 1,525 km (947 miles) as the crow flies, or 823 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 1.9 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
≈ 16h 56min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 2h 33min
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 Shenzhen and Ho Chi Minh City is 947 miles (1,525 kilometers).
A direct flight from Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 2h 33min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 16h 56min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.