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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers / 907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 1475 miles / 2373 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 41 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Xining to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1043.652 miles
  • 1679.595 kilometers
  • 906.909 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
  • 1046.992 miles
  • 1684.970 kilometers
  • 909.811 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 Xining to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Xining to Dien Bien Phu generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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