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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 248 miles / 399 kilometers / 215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 247.952 miles
  • 399.040 kilometers
  • 215.464 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
  • 248.949 miles
  • 400.644 kilometers
  • 216.331 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 Kunming to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Kunming to Dien Bien Phu generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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