How far is Dien Bien Phu from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 236 miles / 380 kilometers / 205 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 431 miles / 693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 236.291 miles
- 380.273 kilometers
- 205.331 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- 237.325 miles
- 381.937 kilometers
- 206.229 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 Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Dien Bien Phu?
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Dien Bien Phu.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″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 |