Day trip from Sơn La to Hòa Bình
Hòa Bình lies 158 km (98 mi) east of Sơn La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 158 km (98 mi) apart, Hòa Bình is a realistic day trip from Sơn La: about 2 h 34 min each way by road.
| Sơn La | Hòa Bình | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 106,052 | 105,260 |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Common questions
How far is Hòa Bình from Sơn La?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, east of Sơn La; by road roughly 192 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sơn La to Hòa Bình by road?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sơn La and Hòa Bình?
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.