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How far is Benin from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 6656 miles / 10711 kilometers / 5784 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Houston to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6655.539 miles
  • 10711.052 kilometers
  • 5783.506 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
  • 6648.413 miles
  • 10699.583 kilometers
  • 5777.313 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 Houston to Benin?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Benin Airport is 13 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Houston to Benin generates about 807 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 807 kilograms equals 1 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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