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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 6353 miles / 10224 kilometers / 5521 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Distance from London to Ho Chi Minh City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6352.894 miles
  • 10223.991 kilometers
  • 5520.514 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6346.484 miles
  • 10213.676 kilometers
  • 5514.944 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from London to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 765 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 765 kilograms equals 1 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Tan Son Nhat International Airport
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: SGN
ICAO Code: VVTS
Coordinates: 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E