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How far is Benin from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Praia to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.689 miles
  • 3317.967 kilometers
  • 1791.559 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
  • 2060.250 miles
  • 3315.650 kilometers
  • 1790.308 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 Praia to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Benin Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Praia to Benin generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″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