How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 52 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1702.568 miles
- 2740.018 kilometers
- 1479.491 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- 1706.580 miles
- 2746.474 kilometers
- 1482.977 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 Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Vietnam Airlines |