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How far is Nanjing from Ho Chi Minh City?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2244 miles / 3612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.678 miles
  • 2635.587 kilometers
  • 1423.103 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
  • 1642.414 miles
  • 2643.209 kilometers
  • 1427.219 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E