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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 6299 miles / 10138 kilometers / 5474 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6299.344 miles
  • 10137.812 kilometers
  • 5473.981 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
  • 6307.513 miles
  • 10150.959 kilometers
  • 5481.079 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 Wellington to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Wellington to Dien Bien Phu generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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