How far is Benin from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 5553 miles / 8937 kilometers / 4826 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5553.262 miles
• 8937.109 kilometers
• 4825.653 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

• 5549.296 miles
• 8930.725 kilometers
• 4822.206 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 Washington D.C. to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Benin Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Benin?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Benin is 6 hours. Benin is 6 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Benin generates about 657 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 657 kilograms equals 1 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
Coordinates:	38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W

Destination	Benin Airport
City:	Benin
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	BNI
ICAO Code:	DNBE
Coordinates:	6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E