How far is Dien Bien Phu from Xichang?
The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 54 minutes.
Xichang Qingshan Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport
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Distance from Xichang to Dien Bien Phu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xichang to Dien Bien Phu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.636 miles
- 734.884 kilometers
- 396.806 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- 458.359 miles
- 737.657 kilometers
- 398.303 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 Xichang to Dien Bien Phu?
The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Dien Bien Phu?
Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)
On average, flying from Xichang to Dien Bien Phu generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xichang to Dien Bien Phu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZUXC |
| Coordinates: | 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″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 |