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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Shache?

The distance between Shache (Shache Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1932 miles / 3109 kilometers / 1679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shache (QSZ) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 2902 miles / 4670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 48 minutes.

Shache Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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1932
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3109
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1679
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Distance from Shache to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1931.849 miles
  • 3109.009 kilometers
  • 1678.730 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
  • 1931.613 miles
  • 3108.630 kilometers
  • 1678.526 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 Shache to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Shache Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shache Airport (QSZ) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Shache to Dien Bien Phu generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Shache Airport
City: Shache
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: QSZ
ICAO Code: ZWSC
Coordinates: 38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″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