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How far is Benin from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers / 1934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Benin (BNI) is 3162 miles / 5089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 17 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Benin Airport

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3582
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Distance from Nairobi to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2226.011 miles
  • 3582.417 kilometers
  • 1934.350 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
  • 2224.330 miles
  • 3579.712 kilometers
  • 1932.890 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 Nairobi to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Benin Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Benin generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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