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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Penang to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.922 miles
  • 1805.559 kilometers
  • 974.924 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
  • 1127.362 miles
  • 1814.314 kilometers
  • 979.651 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 Penang to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Penang to Dien Bien Phu generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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