How far is Benin from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 3106 miles / 4999 kilometers / 2699 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Benin Airport
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Distance from London to Benin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Benin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3106.179 miles
- 4998.911 kilometers
- 2699.196 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- 3115.355 miles
- 5013.678 kilometers
- 2707.169 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 London to Benin?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Benin Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Benin?
The time difference between London and Benin is 1 hour. Benin is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Benin Airport (BNI)
On average, flying from London to Benin generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Benin
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Benin Airport (BNI).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Benin |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | BNI |
| ICAO Code: | DNBE |
| Coordinates: | 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E |