Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Dien Bien Phu from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

Distance arrow
1210
Miles
Distance arrow
1948
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1052
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Nanjing to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.239 miles
  • 1947.691 kilometers
  • 1051.669 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
  • 1210.328 miles
  • 1947.834 kilometers
  • 1051.746 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 Nanjing to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Dien Bien Phu generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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