Driving from Phnom Penh to Chí Linh
Chí Linh lies 1,067 km (663 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 1,302 km (809 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Chí Linh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 220,421 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Chí Linh
Crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam: money changes from the Riels to the Dong (VND); 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.
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Staying in Chí Linh
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Common questions
How far is Chí Linh from Phnom Penh?
1,067 km (663 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,302 km (809 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Chí Linh by car?
About 16 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Chí Linh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chí Linh?
The Dong (VND).
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.