Driving from Hanoi to Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen lies 599 km (372 mi) south-west of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 731 km (454 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hanoi | Khon Kaen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 114,459 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Khon Kaen
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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Staying in Khon Kaen
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Common questions
How far is Khon Kaen from Hanoi?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hanoi; by road roughly 731 km (454 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Khon Kaen by car?
About 9 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Khon Kaen?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khon Kaen?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.