Day trip from Hanoi to Móng Cái
Móng Cái lies 227 km (141 mi) east of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 227 km (141 mi) apart, Móng Cái is a realistic day trip from Hanoi: about 3 h 42 min each way by road.
| Hanoi | Móng Cái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 8.1 million | 108,553 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Staying in Móng Cái
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Common questions
How far is Móng Cái from Hanoi?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, east of Hanoi; by road roughly 277 km (172 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Móng Cái by road?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Móng Cái?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.