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How far is Nairobi from Benghazi?

The distance between Benghazi (Benina International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 2541 miles / 4089 kilometers / 2208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Benghazi (BEN) to Nairobi (WIL) is 5087 miles / 8186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 23 minutes.

Benina International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Benghazi to Nairobi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Benghazi to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2541.047 miles
  • 4089.418 kilometers
  • 2208.109 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
  • 2550.087 miles
  • 4103.967 kilometers
  • 2215.965 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 Benghazi to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Benina International Airport to Wilson Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Benina International Airport (BEN) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Benghazi to Nairobi generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Benghazi to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Benina International Airport (BEN) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Benina International Airport
City: Benghazi
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: BEN
ICAO Code: HLLB
Coordinates: 32°5′48″N, 20°16′10″E
Destination Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E