How far is Benin from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 1644 miles / 2646 kilometers / 1429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Benin (BNI) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 18 minutes.

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)

• 1643.906 miles
• 2645.610 kilometers
• 1428.515 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

• 1643.184 miles
• 2644.449 kilometers
• 1427.888 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport to Benin Airport is 3 hours and 36 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Dakar to Benin generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W

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