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How far is Benin from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 3862 miles / 6216 kilometers / 3356 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3862.385 miles
  • 6215.906 kilometers
  • 3356.320 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
  • 3864.266 miles
  • 6218.933 kilometers
  • 3357.955 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 Rio De Janeiro to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Benin Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Benin generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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