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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1380 miles / 2221 kilometers / 1199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 35 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1379.948 miles
  • 2220.811 kilometers
  • 1199.142 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
  • 1383.158 miles
  • 2225.977 kilometers
  • 1201.932 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 Dunhuang to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Dien Bien Phu generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″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