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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Herat?

The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 2628 miles / 4229 kilometers / 2284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 3882 miles / 6247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 49 minutes.

Herat International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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2628
Miles
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4229
Kilometers
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2284
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Herat to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2627.819 miles
  • 4229.065 kilometers
  • 2283.512 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
  • 2624.524 miles
  • 4223.763 kilometers
  • 2280.649 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 Herat to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Herat to Dien Bien Phu generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″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