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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers / 277 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 14 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Chiang Mai to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 319.142 miles
  • 513.609 kilometers
  • 277.327 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
  • 319.269 miles
  • 513.814 kilometers
  • 277.437 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 Mai to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Dien Bien Phu?

There is no time difference between Chiang Mai and Dien Bien Phu.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Dien Bien Phu generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Mai to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″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