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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1883 miles / 3031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 45 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.650 miles
  • 2402.187 kilometers
  • 1297.077 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
  • 1495.004 miles
  • 2405.976 kilometers
  • 1299.123 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 Beijing to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Dien Bien Phu generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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