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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Mandalay?

The distance between Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mandalay (MDL) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Mandalay International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Mandalay to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 452.937 miles
  • 728.931 kilometers
  • 393.591 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
  • 452.232 miles
  • 727.796 kilometers
  • 392.979 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 Mandalay to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Mandalay International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Mandalay to Dien Bien Phu generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Mandalay International Airport
City: Mandalay
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MDL
ICAO Code: VYMD
Coordinates: 21°42′7″N, 95°58′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