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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1285 miles / 2068 kilometers / 1117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1285.170 miles
  • 2068.280 kilometers
  • 1116.782 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
  • 1291.676 miles
  • 2078.750 kilometers
  • 1122.435 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 Kuala Lumpur to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dien Bien Phu generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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