How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 8997 miles / 14479 kilometers / 7818 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Ho Chi Minh City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8996.744 miles
- 14478.856 kilometers
- 7817.957 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- 8988.333 miles
- 14465.319 kilometers
- 7810.648 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 Washington D.C. to Ho Chi Minh City?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 17 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Ho Chi Minh City?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 1 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 147 kilograms equals 2 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Ho Chi Minh City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | SGN |
| ICAO Code: | VVTS |
| Coordinates: | 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E |