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How far is Benin from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 1299 miles / 2090 kilometers / 1128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Benin (BNI) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 34 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1298.574 miles
  • 2089.852 kilometers
  • 1128.430 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
  • 1297.176 miles
  • 2087.603 kilometers
  • 1127.215 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 Freetown to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Benin Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Freetown to Benin generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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