Current Date And Time In Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
20:45:29 ICT
National Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Find states and regions closest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Vietnam and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Vietnam
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 10.8231° N |
| Center Longitude | 106.6297° E |
| Average Elevation | 5 m (18 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Dong Nai | 43 mi | 70 km | 38 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Tay Ninh | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Svay Rieng | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Vinh Long | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Dong Thap | 68 mi | 109 km | 59 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Can Tho City | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tboung Khmum | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Prey Veng | 99 mi | 160 km | 86 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| An Giang | 104 mi | 168 km | 90 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kandal | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Cambodia | 244 mi | 392 km | 212 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Thailand | 502 mi | 808 km | 436 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Laos | 553 mi | 891 km | 481 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 660 mi | 1,062 km | 573 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Hong Kong | 689 mi | 1,109 km | 598 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) (You) | Vietnam | — | — | — |
| Svay Rieng | Cambodia | 538,419 | 2,966 | 181.50 |
| Tboung Khmum | Cambodia | 913,447 | 4,928 | 174.00 |
| Prey Veng | Cambodia | 1,166,028 | 4,883 | 238.80 |
| Kandal | Cambodia | 980,028 | 3,568 | 274.70 |
| Kratie | Cambodia | 380,887 | 11,094 | 34.30 |
| Takeo | Cambodia | 955,649 | 3,563 | 268.20 |
| Kampong Cham | Cambodia | 1,969,457 | 4,549 | 201.00 |
| Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 2,415,954 | 678 | 3,557.00 |
| Mondolkiri | Cambodia | 92,213 | 14,288 | 4.37 |
| Kep | Cambodia | 43,787 | 336 | 130.30 |
How does Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) rank within Vietnam? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Nghệ An Province | 16,486 |
| Sơn La Province | 14,110 |
| Thanh Hóa Province | 11,115 |
| Điện Biên Province | 9,540 |
| Lai Châu Province | 9,069 |
| Lạng Sơn Province | 8,310 |
| Cao Bằng Province | 6,700 |
| Quảng Ninh | 6,208 |
| Hà Tĩnh Province | 5,991 |
| Thừa Thiên Huế Province | 4,947 |
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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a state or region within Vietnam in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Vietnam page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
Knowing the distance from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Vietnam. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) below the states table, or compare all Vietnam states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Vietnam state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.