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How far is Benin from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 2476 miles / 3985 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2475.979 miles
  • 3984.702 kilometers
  • 2151.567 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
  • 2475.195 miles
  • 3983.440 kilometers
  • 2150.885 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 Zanzibar to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Benin Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Benin generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ZNZ
ICAO Code: HTZA
Coordinates: 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″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