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How far is Kangding from Dien Bien Phu?

The distance between Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Kangding (KGT) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.

Điện Biên Phủ Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Dien Bien Phu to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.214 miles
  • 978.825 kilometers
  • 528.523 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
  • 610.404 miles
  • 982.350 kilometers
  • 530.426 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 Dien Bien Phu to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Điện Biên Phủ Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Dien Bien Phu to Kangding generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dien Bien Phu to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E