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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 4890 miles / 7870 kilometers / 4249 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4890.008 miles
  • 7869.706 kilometers
  • 4249.301 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
  • 4903.378 miles
  • 7891.222 kilometers
  • 4260.919 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 Melbourne to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Dien Bien Phu generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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