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How far is Benin from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Benin (BNI) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 22 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Kano to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 441.563 miles
  • 710.627 kilometers
  • 383.708 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
  • 443.335 miles
  • 713.478 kilometers
  • 385.247 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 Kano to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Benin Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Benin?

There is no time difference between Kano and Benin.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Kano to Benin generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kano to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
City: Kano
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: KAN
ICAO Code: DNKN
Coordinates: 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E
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