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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 5981 miles / 9626 kilometers / 5198 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5981.323 miles
  • 9626.007 kilometers
  • 5197.628 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
  • 5984.883 miles
  • 9631.735 kilometers
  • 5200.721 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 Johannesburg to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Dien Bien Phu generates about 714 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 714 kilograms equals 1 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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