How far is Dien Bien Phu from Putao?
The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.
Putao Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Putao to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Putao to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 538.845 miles
- 867.187 kilometers
- 468.243 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- 539.663 miles
- 868.504 kilometers
- 468.955 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 Putao to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Putao and Dien Bien Phu?
Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Putao to Dien Bien Phu generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |
| Destination | Điện Biên Phủ Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dien Bien Phu |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | DIN |
| ICAO Code: | VVDB |
| Coordinates: | 21°23′50″N, 103°0′28″E |