How far is Dien Bien Phu from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

Distance from Colombo to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1828.154 miles
• 2942.129 kilometers
• 1588.623 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

• 1829.009 miles
• 2943.504 kilometers
• 1589.365 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 Colombo to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Dien Bien Phu?

The time difference between Colombo and Dien Bien Phu is 1 hour 30 minutes. Dien Bien Phu is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Colombo to Dien Bien Phu generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin	Bandaranaike International Airport
City:	Colombo
Country:	Sri Lanka
IATA Code:	CMB
ICAO Code:	VCBI
Coordinates:	7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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