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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Shaoyang?

The distance between Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shaoyang (WGN) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 874 miles / 1407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.

Shaoyang Wugang Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Shaoyang to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.788 miles
  • 979.749 kilometers
  • 529.022 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
  • 609.043 miles
  • 980.159 kilometers
  • 529.244 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 Shaoyang to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Shaoyang Wugang Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Shaoyang to Dien Bien Phu generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″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