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How far is Shanghai from Dien Bien Phu?

The distance between Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 52 minutes.

Điện Biên Phủ Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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1319
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Distance from Dien Bien Phu to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.476 miles
  • 2123.490 kilometers
  • 1146.593 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
  • 1318.997 miles
  • 2122.720 kilometers
  • 1146.177 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Điện Biên Phủ Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Dien Bien Phu to Shanghai generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E