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Distance from Benin City to Riyadh

Straight line

4,826 km
2,999 mi · 2,606 NM

By road

7,539 km
4,684 mi

Travel time

102 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Benin City from Riyadh?

Benin City (Nigeria) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,826 km in a straight line, that is 2,999 miles or 2,606 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Benin City to Riyadh is 7,539 km (4,684 miles), about 102 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Benin City, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 16.5090°, 25.2111°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 32 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 Riyadh?

By road it is 7,539 km (4,684 miles) from Benin City to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,826 km (2,999 miles).

How long is the drive from Benin City to Riyadh?

About 102 h 30 min on the fastest route (7,539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Benin City?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Benin City, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Benin City to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 32 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.