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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 3566 miles / 5738 kilometers / 3098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 5466 miles / 8797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 42 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3565.684 miles
  • 5738.413 kilometers
  • 3098.495 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
  • 3559.959 miles
  • 5729.198 kilometers
  • 3093.520 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 Riyadh to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Dien Bien Phu generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 888 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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