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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Xiahe?

The distance between Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiahe (GXH) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 54 minutes.

Gannan Xiahe Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Xiahe to Dien Bien Phu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xiahe to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 923.921 miles
  • 1486.907 kilometers
  • 802.866 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 927.012 miles
  • 1491.882 kilometers
  • 805.552 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Xiahe to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Xiahe to Dien Bien Phu generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiahe to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E
Destination Điện Biên Phủ Airport
City: Dien Bien Phu
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: DIN
ICAO Code: VVDB
Coordinates: 21°23′50″N, 103°0′28″E