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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1662 miles / 2675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 2 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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1319
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2123
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Distance from Shanghai to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.476 miles
  • 2123.490 kilometers
  • 1146.593 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
  • 1318.997 miles
  • 2122.720 kilometers
  • 1146.177 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 Shanghai to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dien Bien Phu generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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