Day trip from Sơn La to Thanh Hóa
Thanh Hóa lies 256 km (159 mi) south-east of Sơn La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 256 km (159 mi) apart, Thanh Hóa is a realistic day trip from Sơn La: about 4 h 10 min each way by road.
| Sơn La | Thanh Hóa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 106,052 | 850,000 |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Thanh Hóa
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Staying in Thanh Hóa
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Thanh Hóa. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 2,416 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thanh Hóa from Sơn La?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sơn La; by road roughly 313 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sơn La to Thanh Hóa by road?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sơn La and Thanh Hóa?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where can I stay in Thanh Hóa?
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Thanh Hóa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.