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How far is Dien Bien Phu from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 7864 miles / 12655 kilometers / 6833 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7863.524 miles
  • 12655.116 kilometers
  • 6833.216 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
  • 7851.620 miles
  • 12635.957 kilometers
  • 6822.871 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 San Diego to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dien Bien Phu generates about 978 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 978 kilograms equals 2 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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