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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 27 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 964.320 miles
  • 1551.923 kilometers
  • 837.971 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
  • 966.914 miles
  • 1556.097 kilometers
  • 840.225 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 Xi'an to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Dien Bien Phu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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