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How far is Benin from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 2700 miles / 4345 kilometers / 2346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Benin (BNI) is 3989 miles / 6419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 29 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Benin Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2699.833 miles
  • 4344.960 kilometers
  • 2346.091 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
  • 2708.077 miles
  • 4358.228 kilometers
  • 2353.255 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 Johannesburg to Benin?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Benin Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Benin generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Benin

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Benin Airport (BNI).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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