How far is Benin from Kumasi?
The distance between Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kumasi (KMS) to Benin (BNI) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 40 minutes.
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Distance from Kumasi to Benin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kumasi to Benin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.918 miles
- 796.493 kilometers
- 430.072 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- 494.353 miles
- 795.585 kilometers
- 429.581 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 Kumasi to Benin?
The estimated flight time from Kumasi Airport to Benin Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kumasi and Benin?
The time difference between Kumasi and Benin is 1 hour. Benin is 1 hour ahead of Kumasi.
Flight carbon footprint between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Benin Airport (BNI)
On average, flying from Kumasi to Benin generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kumasi to Benin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Benin Airport (BNI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kumasi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kumasi |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | KMS |
| ICAO Code: | DGSI |
| Coordinates: | 6°42′52″N, 1°35′26″W |
| Destination | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Benin |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | BNI |
| ICAO Code: | DNBE |
| Coordinates: | 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E |