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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 7424 miles / 11948 kilometers / 6452 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7424.287 miles
  • 11948.233 kilometers
  • 6451.529 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
  • 7415.637 miles
  • 11934.310 kilometers
  • 6444.012 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 Seattle to Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 915 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 915 kilograms equals 2 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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