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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers / 539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 835 miles / 1344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 41 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 620.147 miles
  • 998.029 kilometers
  • 538.893 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
  • 622.361 miles
  • 1001.592 kilometers
  • 540.817 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 Chengdu to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Dien Bien Phu generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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