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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 8683 miles / 13973 kilometers / 7545 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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8683
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13973
Kilometers
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7545
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 56 min
CO2 emission
1 099 kg

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Distance from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8682.524 miles
  • 13973.169 kilometers
  • 7544.908 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
  • 8673.621 miles
  • 13958.839 kilometers
  • 7537.170 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 Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 1 099 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 099 kilograms equals 2 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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