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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1515 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1908 miles / 3070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 2 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.402 miles
  • 2438.803 kilometers
  • 1316.848 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
  • 1517.773 miles
  • 2442.619 kilometers
  • 1318.909 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 Beijing to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Dien Bien Phu generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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