How far is Dien Bien Phu from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers / 1035 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1191.124 miles
- 1916.929 kilometers
- 1035.059 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- 1189.984 miles
- 1915.094 kilometers
- 1034.068 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 Kathmandu to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Dien Bien Phu?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Dien Bien Phu generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Điện Biên Phủ Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dien Bien Phu |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | DIN |
| ICAO Code: | VVDB |
| Coordinates: | 21°23′50″N, 103°0′28″E |