Day trip from Sơn La to Nam Định
Nam Định lies 255 km (158 mi) south-east of Sơn La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 255 km (158 mi) apart, Nam Định is a realistic day trip from Sơn La: about 4 h 9 min each way by road.
| Sơn La | Nam Định | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 106,052 | 448,225 |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Common questions
How far is Nam Định from Sơn La?
255 km (158 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sơn La; by road roughly 311 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sơn La to Nam Định by road?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sơn La and Nam Định?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
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.