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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 403.208 miles
  • 648.900 kilometers
  • 350.378 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
  • 404.372 miles
  • 650.773 kilometers
  • 351.390 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 Lijiang to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Dien Bien Phu generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″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