EN RO

Distance from Benin City to Cairo

Straight line

3,754 km
2,333 mi · 2,027 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 5 h 12 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Cairo → Benin City

How far is Benin City from Cairo?

Benin City (Nigeria) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,754 km in a straight line, that is 2,333 miles or 2,027 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Benin City, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 18.6312°, 17.5379°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Benin City from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Benin City and Cairo is 3,754 km (2,333 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Benin City?

Cairo is to the north-east of Benin City, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Benin City to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 12 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.