Distance from Cairo to Benin City
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How far is Cairo from Benin City?
Cairo (Egypt) and Benin City (Nigeria) 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 Cairo, Benin City lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). The route crosses from Egypt into Nigeria. 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.
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Other distances from Benin City
- Benin City – Ibadan 222 km
- Benin City – Port Harcourt 232 km
- Benin City – Lagos 247 km
- Benin City – Kaduna 507 km
- Benin City – Douala 518 km
- Benin City – Accra 650 km
- Benin City – Kano 705 km
- Benin City – Yaoundé 708 km
- Benin City – Kumasi 802 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Benin City?
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Benin City is 3,754 km (2,333 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Benin City from Cairo?
Benin City is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 231°.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Benin City?
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.