Day trip from Ba Vì to Sơn La
Sơn La lies 154 km (96 mi) west of Ba Vì, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 154 km (96 mi) apart, Sơn La is a realistic day trip from Ba Vì: about 2 h 30 min each way by road.
| Ba Vì | Sơn La | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 282,600 | 106,052 |
| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) | 608 m (1,995 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Staying in Sơn La
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Common questions
How far is Sơn La from Ba Vì?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, west of Ba Vì; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ba Vì to Sơn La by road?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ba Vì and Sơn La?
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.