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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 7754 miles / 12480 kilometers / 6738 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7754.432 miles
  • 12479.548 kilometers
  • 6738.417 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
  • 7742.469 miles
  • 12460.296 kilometers
  • 6728.022 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 Los Angeles to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 15 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Dien Bien Phu generates about 963 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 963 kilograms equals 2 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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