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How far is Benin from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 3130 miles / 5037 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Benin Airport

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2720
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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)
  • 3129.944 miles
  • 5037.157 kilometers
  • 2719.847 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
  • 3139.099 miles
  • 5051.889 kilometers
  • 2727.802 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 Heathrow Airport to Benin Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from London to Benin generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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