How far is Benin from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Benin (BNI) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 55 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Benin Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Benin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Benin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1671.922 miles
- 2690.698 kilometers
- 1452.861 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- 1671.164 miles
- 2689.478 kilometers
- 1452.202 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 Dakar to Benin?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Benin Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Benin?
The time difference between Dakar and Benin is 1 hour. Benin is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Benin Airport (BNI)
On average, flying from Dakar to Benin generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Benin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Benin Airport (BNI).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Benin |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | BNI |
| ICAO Code: | DNBE |
| Coordinates: | 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E |