How far is Benin from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 5576 miles / 8973 kilometers / 4845 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Benin Airport
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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)- 5575.733 miles
- 8973.273 kilometers
- 4845.180 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- 5571.726 miles
- 8966.824 kilometers
- 4841.698 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Benin Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Benin?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Benin Airport (BNI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Benin generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 454 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Benin Airport (BNI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Benin |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | BNI |
| ICAO Code: | DNBE |
| Coordinates: | 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E |