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How far is Benin from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 6118 miles / 9846 kilometers / 5316 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Benin

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Benin. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6118.071 miles
  • 9846.080 kilometers
  • 5316.458 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
  • 6112.196 miles
  • 9836.627 kilometers
  • 5311.353 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 Birmingham to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Benin Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Benin generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Benin Airport
City: Benin
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BNI
ICAO Code: DNBE
Coordinates: 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E