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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định

1,425km by road
18 h 2 min by car
22 h 33 min by bus
2 h 3 min by plane
1,070km as the crow flies

Car: actual road route, calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Bus: estimate based on that route. Plane: direct flight estimated at 820 km/h plus 45 minutes.

Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh Citysea level

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the…

Nam ĐịnhNam Địnhsea level

Nam Định was the capital city of Nam Định province in the Red River Delta of the Northern Vietnam. As part of the 2025 Vietnamese administrative reform, all district-level subdivisions, including Nam Định, were abolis…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định?

By road it's 1,425 km from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định; as the crow flies, 1,070 km.

How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 3 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định?

About 18 h 2 min driving the fastest route, not counting stops or traffic.

How long is the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Nam Định?

Around 22 h 33 min: buses are slower than cars and stop along the way.

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