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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 8279 miles / 13324 kilometers / 7195 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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8279
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13324
Kilometers
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7195
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 10 min
CO2 emission
1 039 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8279.353 miles
  • 13324.327 kilometers
  • 7194.561 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
  • 8267.472 miles
  • 13305.207 kilometers
  • 7184.237 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 Washington D.C. to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 16 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dien Bien Phu generates about 1 039 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 039 kilograms equals 2 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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