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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1375.816 miles
  • 2214.161 kilometers
  • 1195.551 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
  • 1379.193 miles
  • 2219.596 kilometers
  • 1198.486 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 Kota Kinabalu to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Dien Bien Phu generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″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