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How far is Dien Bien Phu from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ Airport) is 7839 miles / 12615 kilometers / 6811 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Điện Biên Phủ Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Dien Bien Phu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7838.504 miles
  • 12614.849 kilometers
  • 6811.473 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
  • 7826.151 miles
  • 12594.969 kilometers
  • 6800.739 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 Ottawa to Dien Bien Phu?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Điện Biên Phủ Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Dien Bien Phu generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Dien Bien Phu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Điện Biên Phủ Airport (DIN).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
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