How far is Dien Bien Phu from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Simao to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 162.738 miles
- 261.902 kilometers
- 141.416 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- 162.807 miles
- 262.013 kilometers
- 141.476 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 Simao to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Dien Bien Phu?
The time difference between Simao and Dien Bien Phu is 1 hour. Dien Bien Phu is 1 hour behind Simao.
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Simao to Dien Bien Phu generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |
| Destination | Điện Biên Phủ Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dien Bien Phu |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | DIN |
| ICAO Code: | VVDB |
| Coordinates: | 21°23′50″N, 103°0′28″E |