Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum
Kon Tum lies 420 km (261 mi) north of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 513 km (319 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Kon Tum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 14 million | 205,762 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Where to book car hire from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum
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Common questions
How far is Kon Tum from Ho Chi Minh City?
420 km (261 mi) in a straight line, north of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 513 km (319 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum by car?
About 6 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Kon Tum?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.