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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Yan'an?

The distance between Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers / 964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yan'an (ENY) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 36 minutes.

Yan'an Nanniwan Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Yan'an to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1108.962 miles
  • 1784.702 kilometers
  • 963.662 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
  • 1111.836 miles
  • 1789.327 kilometers
  • 966.159 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 Yan'an to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Yan'an Nanniwan Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Yan'an to Dien Bien Phu generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yan'an to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″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