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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 1990 miles / 3203 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) is 2773 miles / 4462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 45 minutes.

Yining Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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1990
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3203
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1729
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Distance from Yining to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1990.131 miles
  • 3202.805 kilometers
  • 1729.376 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
  • 1991.697 miles
  • 3205.326 kilometers
  • 1730.737 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 Yining to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Yining to Dien Bien Phu generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″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