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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 23 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1041.837 miles
  • 1676.673 kilometers
  • 905.331 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
  • 1045.182 miles
  • 1682.057 kilometers
  • 908.238 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 Lanzhou to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Dien Bien Phu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″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