How far is Dien Bien Phu from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 225 miles / 363 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 6 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 225.427 miles
- 362.789 kilometers
- 195.890 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- 225.340 miles
- 362.649 kilometers
- 195.815 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 Chiang Rai to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Dien Bien Phu?
There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Dien Bien Phu.
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Dien Bien Phu generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Rai to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″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 |