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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1819.061 miles
  • 2927.494 kilometers
  • 1580.720 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
  • 1825.375 miles
  • 2937.656 kilometers
  • 1586.207 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 Balikpapan to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Dien Bien Phu generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City: Balikpapan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BPN
ICAO Code: WALL
Coordinates: 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″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