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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 969 miles / 1560 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 1529 miles / 2460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 33 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 969.475 miles
  • 1560.219 kilometers
  • 842.451 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
  • 972.828 miles
  • 1565.615 kilometers
  • 845.364 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 Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

China Southern Airlines
Vietnam Airlines