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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 6356 miles / 10229 kilometers / 5523 nautical miles.

London Heathrow 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)
  • 6356.294 miles
  • 10229.464 kilometers
  • 5523.469 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
  • 6349.905 miles
  • 10219.182 kilometers
  • 5517.917 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 Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 1 687 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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