How far is Putao from Dien Bien Phu?

The distance between Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Putao (PBU) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Dien Bien Phu to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 538.845 miles
• 867.187 kilometers
• 468.243 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

• 539.663 miles
• 868.504 kilometers
• 468.955 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Điện Biên Phủ Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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

The time difference between Dien Bien Phu and Putao is 30 minutes. Putao is 30 minutes behind Dien Bien Phu.

Flight carbon footprint between Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Dien Bien Phu to Putao generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Putao

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E