Driving from Khon Kaen to Hanoi
Hanoi lies 599 km (372 mi) north-east of Khon Kaen, 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.
| Khon Kaen | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 114,459 | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Hanoi
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book car hire from Khon Kaen to Hanoi
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Khon Kaen?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Khon Kaen; by road roughly 731 km (454 mi).
How long does it take to get from Khon Kaen to Hanoi 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 Khon Kaen and Hanoi?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hanoi?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, bookable on this site.
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.